Cooperating partners

The location of Jena, the German Optical Valley, is endued with unique potential of tradition and experience. The combination of abstract and applied research and science together with a powerful industry is outstanding within Germany.  Besides our regional network we can rely on partners  worldwide.


Weltoffenes Thüringen

Successful space missions and products require people from different nations, cultures and world views to work together. Therefore, we are part of "Weltoffenes Thüringen", an initiative of a multitude of companies and individuals that are committed to a open-minded Thuringia

BDLI

The German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) is the primary industry representative of the aerospace sector in Germany. As the voice of German aerospace, BDLI engages in dialogue with political institutions, authorities, trade associations and governments at home and abroad.

JenaVersum

is a science and business network located in Jena. Collaboration is the secret of our success. That’s why we’re committed to exciting encounters, lively debate and creative ideas.

LRT

The network LRT represents the interests of companies and facilities in the field of aerospace in Saxony and Thuringia. Jena-Optronik GmbH supports the LRT and Dietmar Ratzsch is member of the board.

Hidden Champion

Technology and world market leader from Thuringia: We are one of the "Hidden Champions" of the Free State. The project is a joint initiative of the Thuringian Ministry of Economics and the Thuringian State Development Corporation.

An asteroid doesn't wait

European Space Agency ESA successfully launched space probe HERA into space.
On board: “Asteroid Framing Camera” from Jena-Optronik.

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For our planet

Climate monitoring satellite EarthCARE with star sensors from Jena has been successfully in space for the first 100 days.

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Jena-Optronik goes ESA 4S Symposium

For the first time, Jena-Optronik will exhibit at this year’s ESA 4S Symposium in Palma de Mallorca, Spain from 27th to 31st May 2024.

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#30of30

As we are turning 30 years, we a delighted to give you insights on our history as well as future missions with space technology made by Jena-Optronik.

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Space photography

Apollo astronauts as photographers: stunning pictures of our blue marble, the moon and astronauts' lifes 

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Space: It’s all around us

Space inspires us all and creates a wealth of knowledge

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Events

  • 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Milan, Italy
    October 14-18, 2024