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IFEX - Interdisciplinary Research Center for Extraterrestrial Studies

Research & Projects

IFEX projects and relevant activities

In accordance with its goals and tasks, IFEX focuses its research on the following topics. On this page you will find planned, active and executed projects. 

  • Development of technologies for space exploration

Satellites, probes, rovers, instruments, components, ...

  • Exploration of the solar system and space

Analyses, simulations, studies, ...

  • Contributions to increasing human presence in the solar system

Studies on space stations and planetary bases, In Situ Resource Utilization, Planerary Landing Systems, ...

  • Search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI)

development and operation of innovative search methods and systems for SETI, execution and coordination of interdisciplinary studies and analyses, ...

  • Research on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP)

 Development and operating of systems for detection, evaluation and analysis as well as the investigation of outstanding cases

Research Projects at IFEX

VaMEx3-MarsSymphony

Demonstration of communication technologies and sensor systems in realistic exploration scenarios with regard to a future Mars mission in the Valles Marineris region

Project start: 01.08.2024
Duration: 24 months
Funding Code: 50RK2451A

NEAlight

Investigation of small satellite mission ideas to Near Earth Asteroids (NEA) with focus on (99942) Apophis

Project Start: 01.05.2024
Duration: 12 Monate
Funding Code: 50OO2413

SATEX

Investigation into the use of small satellites in extraterrestrial applications

Project Start: 01.10.2022
Duration: 12 + 7 Monate
Funding Code: 50OO2222