ESA Technology Programmes Workshop on Space Technology Management and Innovation German Space Technology Strategy – Management of Innovation Process Uwe Wirt, DLR e.V. Space Management, Technology and Industrial Policy, BONN, GERMANY Lisbon, Portugal, 7-9 May 2003 DLR RD-RT U. Wirt

Contents Introduction National Space Strategy Management of Innovation

DLR is Germany’s Aerospace Research Center and National Space Agency. Member of Hermann von Helmholtz- Association of National Research Centres (HGF)

 performs basic research  develops novel technologies  builds and operates large-scale test facilities  assumes management tasks  trains junior scientists at 31 research institutes and scientific/technical facilities with 4,700 employees. DLR – The German Aerospace Research Centre

Astronautics – Key Areas  Radar and optical remote sensing technology  Atmospheric physics  Data processing and data value adding  Telecommunication, navigation and telemedicine  Robotics  Microgravity research  Hot structures and materials  Space operations and rocket test stands.

DLR – The National Space Agency Realization and continuation of the German Space Programme, an integrated approach towards:  Germany’s ESA-Activities  National Programme  DLR’s R&D-Programme.

Annual programme expenditures (M€) averaged over the planning period

Contents Introduction National Space Strategy Management of Innovation

 The German space technology activities are complementary to the ESA technology programme lines with emphasis on development of basis and cross-sector technologies  The German space programme is a harmonized set of ESA-, national and DLR-R&D strategy approaches with the focus on tightening up space related resources on priority projects in selected areas.

I Mapping II Analysis III Consoli- dation IV Harmoni- zation Consolidation of resources, national requirements and priorities Competencies, focal areas, gaps, opportunities National focal areas vs. harmonized ESA-technology plans National position, indicators, gaps, opportunities German Space Technology Master Plan (GSTMP) National R&D I´ Screening & monitoring Who is doing what? Approach Principle

Organisation of the German Space Programme

Main Activities Telecommunications  Satellite networks, on-board equipment and antenna technologies, broadband multimedia, optical communications, bus technologies (MEO) Navigation  Development of new application fields, GALILEO space and ground segment, end-user equipment Earth Observation  Development of TerraSAR-components, next generation SAR demonstrator, high power lasers for atmospheric trace gas measurements, development of next generation meteorological systems, services for GMES

Main Activities (contd.) Space Exploration  Astronomy and astrophysics, sun and planetary system, cosmic particles physics, fundamental physics Microgravity Research  ´Biological basics´, biotechnology, integrative human physiology, material design, fluid physics/combustion, fundamental physics Space Station  Construction, operation and utilization of ISS

Main Activities (contd.) Space Transportation  High performance structures, control systems, propulsion, system design (SART) Space Technology  Electric propulsion, solar arrays, solar cells, re-entry technologies, robotics

Contents Introduction National Space Strategy Management of Innovation

Innovation Management - The German Aerospace Research Centre Main Objectives  Optimum utilization of research services for the economy and society  Integration of basic research and application via effective, innovative processes  DLR is a research partner for the scientific community and an innovation partner for the economy. Key areas  Technology marketing  Evaluation and management methods for innovative projects  Cooperation based on public-private-partnership  Technology transfer  Support of related businesses establishments.

Innovation Management - The National Space Agency Key Areas  Planning, contracting, management of projects  Interface space industry, R&D, science / policy and institutions  Boards of experts, round tables, German Space Technology Master Plan, specific measures  Technology Transfer (Mediation, FIRST Chance, Synergetic Development). Main Objectives  Strengthening the German aerospace industry and its role as an international partner and competitor  Improving the quality of research and development and the utilization of their fruits  Promoting the translation of technological developments into industrial applications and operational products.

 InnoGuide, a management software for the evaluation and coordination of innovations Innovation Management - Examples  TerraSAR-X - Public Private Partnership DLR and ASTRIUM: Establishment of a sustainable global EO information service  Space technologies for terrestrial markets

ESA Technology Programmes Workshop on Space Technology Management and Innovation German Space Technology Strategy – Management of Innovation Process Uwe Wirt, DLR e.V. Space Management, Technology and Industrial Policy, BONN, GERMANY Lisbon, Portugal, 7-9 May 2003 DLR RD-RT U. Wirt