PosterIn-Orbit / Operational

Status of the DLR OGSOP and its Development towards QKD OGS and multi-Mission operation

Mr. Johannes Prell

German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Day

Wednesday · 2026-10-14

Time

2:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Session

Optical Ground Stations-1

Venue

ICSO 2026 Conference Venue

Session Optical Ground Stations-1

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In 30 seconds

This report outlines the upgrades at the Oberpfaffenhofen Optical Ground Station to support quantum key distribution and multi-mission operations. The facility integrates a Nasmyth-configured 80cm telescope with specialized laboratory ports for free-space optical communication experiments. These advancements establish the station as a primary testbed for validating QKD protocols and secure satellite links.

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Topics & Subtopics

Optical Communications Quantum TechnologiesSatellite QKDOptical Ground StationsQuantum Key DistributionQuantum Ground StationsCalibrationInstrument PerformanceSpace TelescopesLarge MirrorsNavigationMirrorsOptical Materials