Welcome to A Future of Space Interview Series

What does it take to launch satellites reliably into orbit, develop autonomous systems at scale, and innovate the technology of tomorrow? Ansys, part of Synopsys, meets the leading voices of the space industry who know.

About "The People Behind the Mission"

In "The People Behind the Mission" series Moritz Vieth from Senkrechtstarter interviews leading voices from the space industry about the engineering challenges behind major missions such as Artemis and Luna, bringing complex space technology to life.

Every great mission starts with a vision. Each episode explores the thinking behind the programs redefining what is possible in space, highlighting the individuals turning ideas into reality.

Produced live from the Ansys booth at ILA Berlin 2026.

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The Next Internet | Josef Aschbacher (ESA)

The Ninth Continent I Alexander Gerst (ESA) — Watch now

The Nith Continent I Alexander Gerst (ESA)

Europe's raptor I Victor Meyer (TEC)

Airport on the Moon I Sabine von der Recke (OHB)

Tailwind Like Never Before I Marie-Christine von Hahn (BDLI)

More Accurate then GPS I Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla (DLR)

A German on the Moon I Walter Pelzer (DLR)

From the People Behind the Missions to the Technology That Powers Them

The insights from "The People Behind the Mission" highlight the challenges and visions of modern space exploration projects. Our simulation solutions provide the technological foundation needed to develop, test, and successfully execute these missions.

Discover how Ansys is helping drive the next generation of space missions through digital engineering and advanced simulation solutions.

Digital Mission Engineering

Digital mission engineering products enable engineers, operators, and analysts to connect modeling and simulation efforts across all phases of the engineering product life cycle. Model operational environments and the interrelationships of assets with accurate, dynamic, physics-based simulations to validate system designs with respect to the missions outcome. Model assets across multiple domains, including land, sea, air, and space. Analyze system performance, and integrate with the Ansys portfolio of multi-physics tools and solvers to achieve unmatched end-to-end modeling and simulation.

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Simulating Space

Explore how simulation revolutionizes the space sector. Join us as we journey through groundbreaking innovations and showcase how digital engineering launches a new era of exploration and discovery.

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