LISA
General Information
Start Date:
17/06/2025
End Date:
2035
Status:
On-going
Programme:
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Programme Reference:
The Objective
The LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) mission, set to launch in 2035, is a groundbreaking space observatory designed to study gravitational waves and uncover the mysteries of the universe. Led by the European Space Agency (ESA) and OHB System AG, LISA will consist of three spacecraft arranged in an equilateral triangle, each 2.5 million kilometers apart, orbiting the Sun alongside Earth. This mission, valued at more than 800 million euros, aims to detect space-time distortions predicted by Einstein’s theory of relativity, offering unprecedented insights into cosmic events such as supermassive black hole mergers and the expansion of the universe. By using laser interferometry to measure tiny changes in distance between test masses in space, LISA will provide critical data to test physical laws and expand our understanding of gravity and the cosmos.
OHB Contributions
The ESA-led LISA mission is a collaboration between the ESA, its member states, NASA, and an international consortium of scientists, the LISA Consortium.
The space segment will be built by an industrial consortium led by OHB System AG, with Thales Alenia Space as a strong partner.
Following its expertise gained on the PLATO project, OHB Hellas is responsible for Documentation & Requirements Management of the space segment.
Customer and Partners
