OHB Czechspace

Our Goals Our mission is to make the Czech Republic one of the leading forces in the space industry. In OHB Czechspace, we believe that giving the Czech Republic access to space will bring technological and economic benefits to all its citizens. Our work helps to solve fundamental issues of science...

About us

Introducing OHB Czechspace Situated in Brno, Czech Republic, we have been a member of the European Space and Technology Group OHB SE since 2018, one of the leading forces in Europe's space sector. With a customer base of space agencies and companies from the space industry, our focus is to supply...

Our team

Management The management of OHB Czechspace directs the organization’s activities and guarantees that top results are achieved. At the same time, it ensures that the company's work meets the “made by OHB” quality standard. “One of our priorities for 2023 is to successfully complete the preliminary...

Our projects

Comet Interceptor So far, spacecrafts have only encountered and explored short-period comets. However, these comets have made multiple trips around the Sun, altering their original appearance. Consequently, the European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen the Comet Interceptor mission to study a pristine...

News

04. December 2024 OHB Czechspace is assembling the Comet Interceptor dust shield OHB Czechspace is taking on the difficult task of assembling the Comet Interceptor satellite's dust shield, which should protect the satellite from dangerous comet dust that could irreversibly damage it. Read more 12....

Introduction and services

Introducing OHB Czechspace Situated in Brno, Czech Republic, we have been a member of the European Space and Technology Group OHB SE since 2018, one of the leading forces in Europe's space sector. With a customer base of space agencies and companies from the space industry, our focus is to supply...

Mission, vision, values

Mission Developing talent, new capabilities and strategic partnerships through our quality work. ©OHB Czechspace ©OHB Vision We simplify your life through smart space solutions.   Values Our values guide us in all we do. Trust We recognize and respect each other. We trust in our individual...

History, milestones

History, milestones OHB Czechspace is one of the youngest parts of OHB group, and yet we have achieved many successes in a short time. 2018 OHB Czechspace s.r.o. commences business operations in Brno, Czech Republic.  Ariane Wyen was appointed as Managing Director. First contract – after two months...

Our partners

We work together We are member of We support 20. February 2023 Introduction and services Read more 12. November 2021 Mission, vision, values Read more 12. November 2021 History, milestones Read more

PLATO

PLATO PLATO (PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars) is an astronomical mission dedicated to detection and characterization of terrestrial exoplanets. This space observatory will be performing long uninterrupted high precision observations of large samples of stars. The emphasis of PLATO is...

CO2M

CO2M The CO2M mission should carry a near-infrared and shortwave-infrared spectrometer to measure atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by human activity. These measurements should reduce current uncertainties at national and regional scales in estimating carbon dioxide emissions due to the...

HERA

Hera The Hera mission is a part of AIDA (Asteroid Impact and Deflection Assessment) , founded upon international cooperation between NASA and ESA , who are working together towards a single goal: to perform a demonstration mission that will deflect an asteroid’s orbit and thereby prevent its impact...

ESA studies

Design of Space Hardware using a CDF like methodology (AMCDF)  Manufacturing of high-end spacecraft components is a complex process that demands cooperation across many fields of expertise. Several aspects, such as the general functions of the component, material properties, manufacturing...

CRYSA

CRYSA The aim of the CRYSA (CRYostat Straps for Athena) project is to find and test materials that can withstand extremely low temperatures below minus 270 degrees Celsius. The project is being led by OHB Czechspace, which was awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) in autumn 2022....

SOVA

SOVA The SOVA ( S atellite O bservation of wa V es in the A tmosphere) scientific mission is a successful answer to the Ambitious Projects call of Czech Republic. The main goal is to enhance Czech scientific excellence and to tune up Czech expertise in the realization and operation of satellite...

NEP RocketRoll

NEP RocketRoll Space missions to distant destinations could benefit from a new nuclear-based propulsion system. The Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) program, so called “RocketRoll”, aims to explore the possibilities of using nuclear fuel for demanding space logistics and exploration missions. NEP...

SmallSat Guideline

SmallSat Guideline European Space Agency (ESA) highly encourages any inclinations towards actions which are align with economic and ecological benefits of small satellites stacking. Therefore, ESA issued an invitation to tender (ITT), with an objective to develop and evaluate by test the Design...

Comet Interceptor

Comet Interceptor So far, spacecrafts have only encountered and explored short-period comets. However, these comets have made multiple trips around the Sun, altering their original appearance. Consequently, the European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen the Comet Interceptor mission to study a pristine...

Management

Management The management of OHB Czechspace directs the organization’s activities and guarantees that top results are achieved. At the same time, it ensures that the company's work meets the “made by OHB” quality standard. “One of our priorities for 2023 is to successfully complete the preliminary...

Structural analysis

Management The management of OHB Czechspace directs the organization’s activities and guarantees that top results are achieved. At the same time, it ensures that the company's work meets the “made by OHB” quality standard. “One of our priorities for 2023 is to successfully complete the preliminary...

Mechanical Design

Management The management of OHB Czechspace directs the organization’s activities and guarantees that top results are achieved. At the same time, it ensures that the company's work meets the “made by OHB” quality standard. “One of our priorities for 2023 is to successfully complete the preliminary...

Project execution

Management The management of OHB Czechspace directs the organization’s activities and guarantees that top results are achieved. At the same time, it ensures that the company's work meets the “made by OHB” quality standard. “One of our priorities for 2023 is to successfully complete the preliminary...

Support

Management The management of OHB Czechspace directs the organization’s activities and guarantees that top results are achieved. At the same time, it ensures that the company's work meets the “made by OHB” quality standard. “One of our priorities for 2023 is to successfully complete the preliminary...

Open positions

Open positions We owe our success to our extraordinary employees, their passion for innovation and space, their commitment, and their initiative. Due to a number of potential project opportunities, we have decided to post job openings to find new colleagues interested in joining us in the near...

Thank you

How to get to our office Thank you for your message. We will contact you. OHB Czechspace Purkynova 648/125 612 00 Brno-Medlanky Czech Republic Phone:  +420 511 156 338 E-Mail:  info@ohb-czech.cz

Spacecraft Design Engineer

Spacecraft Design Engineer OHB Czechspace focuses on the development, design, verification, procurement, system engineering, assembly integration and testing and related product assurance tasks of spacecraft and launcher structures for governmental space agencies as well as for other space industry...

Structural Analysis Engineer

Structural Analysis Engineer OHB Czechspace focuses on the development, design, verification, procurement, system engineering, assembly integration and testing and related product assurance tasks of spacecraft and launcher structures for governmental space agencies as well as for other space...

Thermal Engineer

Thermal Engineer OHB Czechspace focuses on the development, design, verification, procurement, system engineering, assembly integration and testing and related product assurance tasks of spacecraft and launcher structures for governmental space agencies as well as for other space industry players....

Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Prague/Brno/Ostrava/Bratislava) Key responsibilities of the Business Development & Technology Coordination Department are to look for business opportunities in the space industry, to map ongoing industrial activities, and to respond to open RFI/RFP calls. The...

Opto-mechanical System Engineer

Opto-mechanical System Engineer OHB Czechspace focuses on the development, design, verification, procurement, system engineering, assembly integration and testing and related product assurance tasks of space-craft and launcher structures. Job description: Developing requirements and conduct...

Technology Manager

Technology Manager (Full-Time) Key responsibilities of Technology Management is to map ongoing industrial and R&D activities, and to respond to open respective RFI/RFP calls. Other responsibilities included also the management of customer relations, partners, and other key stakeholders such as ESA...

Quality & Product Assurance Engineer

Quality & Product Assurance Engineer OHB Czechspace focuses on the development, design, verification, procurement, system engineering, assembly integration and testing and related product assurance tasks of spacecraft and launcher structures for governmental space agencies as well as for other...

R&D Engineer - Intern (Electrical Focus)

R&D Engineer - Intern (Electrical Focus) OHB Czechspace focuses on the development and verification of systems and subsystems for satellite and launcher applications as well as on the procurement of the related hardware with the strong willingness to pursue further business fields in the nearby...

Sales Operations and Strategy Support Analyst

Sales Operations and Strategy Support Analyst (OHB Group) OHB Group OHB SE is a space and technology Group with the headquarter in Bremen, Germany. OHB SE is divided into three business segments: SPACE SYSTEMS, AEROSPACE and DIGITAL. The Group has over 3,000 employees across 15 locations. OHB...

OHB Czechspace is a partner of Czech Space Week 2021

07. November 2021 Invitation OHB Czechspace is a partner of Czech Space Week 2021 Startuje již 4. ročník Czech Space Week 2021 Pojďte se s námi setkat během bohatého programu celého týdne v Praze, v Brně i online. 8.11. Talkshow Space for Women - mezi pozvanými je také naše portugalská kolegyně...

Shall we prevent the asteroid from colliding with Earth? Expert lecture on asteroids, the launch of the DART mission and the HERA mission.

15. November 2021 Invitation Lecture on Asteroids, the launch of the DART mission and the follow-up HERA mission. SHALL WE PREVENT THE ASTEROID FROM COLLIDING WITH EARTH? David Klistinec (OHB Czechspace), Dusan Majer (Kosmonautix), Pavel Gabzdyl (HaP Brno)   OHB Czechspace, in cooperation with the...

We invite you to the Career Fair at the Brno Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

07. February 2022 Invitation The Career Fair 2022 We invite you to the Career Fair at the Brno Faculty of Mechanical Engineering The Career Fair („Den firem“) 2022 will take place on Thursday, March 3, at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Brno University of Technology.   Do you want to start...

Hera central tube is complete

15. March 2022 News Central tube of the Hera spacecraft is complete Inspection of the central tube in Switzerland. Representatives of OHB Czechspace, OHB System and the European Space Agency (ESA). Hera planetary defence mission successfully continues   Great news from RUAG Space from Zurich. The...

We are going to meet students in Ostrava

24. March 2022 Invitation We are going to meet students in Ostrava Give your career a space rhythm   We invite you to the 15th Career+ job fair. It will take place on Tuesday 5 April from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Auditorium of the Technical University of Ostrava. The event is intended for...

The CO2M mission will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions

22. April 2022 The CO2M mission will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions Satellites development successfully continues The goal of the European CO2M mission (Copernicus Anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide Monitoring) will be to measure how much carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere only by human...

Hera's mission continues succesfully

05. May 2022 Hera's mission continues succesfully Central tube and sandwich panels delivered OHB Czechspace recently delivered central tube as well as the sandwich panels for the propulsion and core module of Hera spacecraft. Bacbkone parts of the spacecraft construction are now at our prime...

For the first time in Brno. We conducted a static load test of the PLATO central tube

29. July 2022 For the first time in Brno. We conducted a static load test of the PLATO's central tube The central tube had to withstand 20 tonnes of pressure Searching for Earth-like planets in deep space is the objective of the European Space Agency's PLATO mission. The spacecraft is expected to...

Visit us at ILA Berlin 2022

21. June 2022 Meet us at ILA Berlin 2022 ILA 2022 in Berlin is one of the world's most important aerospace trade fairs. We invite all visitors to the Space Pavilion at the OHB Stand (Hall 6, Stand 210). ILA will take place from June 22-26 at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport. On the stand you will see how...

After DART comes Hera. Another big step for Earth's planetary defence

05. October 2022 After DART comes Hera. Another big step for Earth's planetary defence Hera has a Czech footprint First week in October, representatives of the European Space Agency have been performing Satellite Critical Design Review of the Hera spacecraft, prepared by OHB System and supported by...

We will launch our first satellite into space in 2027

© OHB 09. November 2022 Interview We will launch our first satellite into space in 2027 Based in Brno, OHB Czechspace is currently on the way to becoming a leading space company in the Czech Republic. The company’s satellite mission SOVA was recently awarded by the European Space Agency (ESA). "Our...

Czech Space Week: Don't miss the most important space event in the Czech Republic

08. November 2022 Invitation Czech Space Week: Don't miss the most important space event in the Czech Republic OHB Czechspace is one of the main partners of the event   The fifth edition of the largest space industry event in the Czech Republic will take place from 28 November to 2 December 2022 in...

OHB Czechspace has become a new member of the Czech Space Alliance

05. December 2022 OHB Czechspace has become a new member of the Czech Space Alliance The Czech Space Alliance (CSA) is an industry association of Czech space companies with a proven track record and skills in aerospace business. OHB Czechspace is the sixteenth CSA member. "We are proud to be a new...

Czech satellite mission SOVA will help to improve extreme weather predictions

20. December 2022 Czech satellite mission SOVA will help to improve extreme weather predictions To improve climate models and prediction of extreme weather such as heavy rain, storms, strong wind or tornadoes, is one of the main objectives of the new Czech satellite mission SOVA. The satellite will...

Student discussion with Ales Svoboda, backup astronaut of the European Space Agency

22. January 2023 Invitation: discussion with Ales Svoboda, European Space Agency's backup astronaut How is the slection process for an astronaut? What's the hardest part? What are the chances of going to space? We invite you to a panel discussion with fighter pilot Aleš Svoboda, who became one of...

Czech CRYSA project will help ESA scientists find new materials for space research

25. January 2023 Czech CRYSA project will help ESA scientists find new materials for space research The aim of the new CRYSA project is to find and test materials that can withstand extremely low temperatures of minus 270 degrees Celsius. The project is being led by Czech company OHB Czechspace,...