At the end of July, Wacken will be reaching for the stars: Wacken Open Air is bringing numerous players from the German space and astronomy cuommunity to the holy ground – including astronauts. As part of a special collaboration, visitors can look forward to a space camp with an exciting and informative program on all things space. Partners include ArianeGroup, the German Astronomical Society (represented by the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy in Bonn, the House of Astronomy in Heidelberg, and the Institute of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Potsdam), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), CRAF, the German Aerospace Society (DGLR), Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE, HPS, Hylmpulse, NEUROSPACE, OHB, and POLARIS Spaceplanes. A special highlight will be the visit of astronauts Alexander Gerst and Rabea Rogge to Wacken Open Air.
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