The University of Stuttgart was founded 1829. The university covers an interdisciplinary pro-file with a focus on engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences. Today over 19.000 students are enrolled, and 5500 employees work in 10 faculties.
The Institute of Space Systems is one of Europe’s largest university institutes with a focus on spaceflight technology and relevant research and education. It’s contributions to a broad range of topics are recognized worldwide, including small satellite technology, spaceflight robotics, dust astronomy, astronautics, electric and advanced space propulsion, the experimental and numerical simulation of atmospheric entry phenomena, the development and deployment of spaceflight experiments and the optimization of spaceflight missions and trajectories.
The institute also conducts research in the field of sustainability, focusing on the life cycle assessment of space transportation systems, the recovery of upper stages, the experimental investigation of particle emissions, and the effects of emissions in the upper atmosphere.
Full Name: University of Stuttgart
Acronym: US
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