The German Heinrich Hertz Satellite Mission

This contribution gives an overview of the German satellite communication mission, called Heinrich Hertz Satellite Mission. The main project goal is a technology verification and qualification of various innovative technologies over an operation time of 15 years in the geostationary orbit. Amongst others this mission will re-establish the satellite and payload prime know-how for German space companies. The verification payload is mainly resulting from the national COMED NG program line and the antenna developments and is focused on Ka-Band. The Phase A study started in summer 2009 and will comprise investigations on the different payload accommodation studies depending on different mission goals and ideas from the service provider. The launch of the Heinrich-Hertz mission is scheduled for end of 2014.