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They destroy forests, endanger public safety, threaten biodiversity and cause immense ecological and economic damage. Continue reading newsDay 100 – the SOLIS100 isolation study comes to an end One hundred days of isolation are over and the SOLIS100 crew have left their 'space station', bringing to a close 100 days in a confined environment, without sunlight, friends or family. Continue reading DLR BlogSolar eclipse 2026 – pitch-black Sun and 'falling stars' A total solar eclipse captivates almost everyone. Even for those unable to experience this moving natural spectacle within the narrow zone swept by the new moon's umbra – the dark, inner core of its shadow – the partial obscuring of sunlight by Earth’s companion in space is still extremely impressive. On 12 August 2026, it will happen again. Continue reading DLRmagazine is out nowRobotics in aviation, sustainable satellites, resilient energy system Researchers at the DLR Institute of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul see great potential in the use of robots for aircraft maintenance and repair. Continue reading Featured topicDestination Moon More than five decades after the end of the Apollo programme, the world's eyes are once again turning to Earth's natural satellite. NASA's Artemis programme aims to land humans on the Moon for the first time since 1972. Continue reading Our topics Aeronautics Space Energy Transport Security and defence Innovation and transfer News Loading All news At DLR Loading All news  DLR at a glance Your consent to the storage of data ('cookies') is required for the playback of this video on Youtube.com. You can view and change your current data storage settings at any time under privacy. Agree and show video Credit: © DLR. All rights reserved Events September 1 - 4, 2026 SMM 2026 Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology (SMM) is the world’s leading international trade fair for the maritime industry. As a central industry meeting point, SMM brings together more than 2,000 exhibitors and around 45,000 trade visitors from all over the world to present and discuss innovations and solutions along the entire maritime value chain. September 8 - 10, 2026 DLRK 2026 The German Aerospace Congress (DLRK) is the central scientific and technical forum for the German aerospace community and offers a platform for dialogue between research, industry and politics on current developments and future topics in aerospace. September 15 - 20, 2026 IAA Transportation 2026 The IAA Transportation is the world’s leading event for commercial vehicles, logistics, buses and the transport sector. It brings together manufacturers, suppliers, research institutions, politicians and users to present and discuss the latest developments and future solutions for freight and passenger transport. September 21 - 25, 2026 ECSSMET 2026 The European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials and Environmental Testing (ECSSMET) will take place in Braunschweig from 21 to 25 September. The conference is co-organised by ESA, DLR and CNES and will take place daily from 9:00 to 18:00. All events Careers and education DLR jobs – calling all scientists, engineers, trainees and more! We offer exciting jobs for a wide range of talents. All vacancies and information on how to get started can be found here. Merchandise, fashion and more – online at the Space Shop Space-Shop by Sozialwerk DLR e.V. The online Space Shop brings the excitement of aeronautics, space exploration and other DLR topics straight to you. 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