German space exhibition

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German space exhibition with the MiG-21F-13 of the first German cosmonaut Sigmund Jähn in the foreground
German space exhibition with planet park

The German Space Exhibition is a municipal exhibition dedicated to space travel and space research in Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz .

history

The first German spaceman , Sigmund Jähn , was born in Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz , today part of the Vogtland community of Muldenhammer . On the occasion of his space flight in 1978 as part of the Interkosmos program, a permanent exhibition of the first joint cosmos flight between the USSR and GDR was opened in 1979 in the community . After 1990 this exposition was transformed into an all-German space exhibition. In 2006/2007 the exhibition was given a new building with significantly more exhibition space with an attractive outdoor area including a planetary park and space travel playground. Every year between 60,000 and 70,000 guests visit the exhibition, which is run by a recognized non-profit association.

collection

The exhibition concept, developed in close cooperation with representatives of the German Aerospace Center and the German Museum in Munich , includes four main areas:

Important exhibits

Rocket models scale 1:25
  • Walk-in base block of the Soviet MIR space station
  • Original spacesuits
  • Original engine of a V2 rocket
  • Models of many carrier systems ( rockets / shuttles ) on a scale of 1:25
  • AZUR engineering model - first German satellite
  • Original experiments from the Salyut , MIR and ISS space stations
  • Coupling simulator Soyuz spaceship / ISS
  • Airplane MiG-21F-13
  • In addition to the permanent exhibition, there are 1–2 special exhibitions a year.

Operating association

The German Space Exhibition Association has over 250 national and international members. Almost all German astronauts and cosmonauts are association members. The association designs and operates the exhibition. He organizes various symposia and events. The highlights are the space travel days with astronauts and cosmonauts, technicians and scientists as well as space travel fans and technically interested laypeople.

Web links

Commons : Deutsche Raumfahrtausstellung Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files


Coordinates: 50 ° 27 ′ 46.4 "  N , 12 ° 29 ′ 33.4"  E