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DLR, the German Space Agency, undertakes statutory tasks in the space sector on behalf of the German Federal Government.
Under the "Raumfahrtaufgabenübertragungsgesetz" and within the scope of the tasks effectively assigned, DLR implements the space strategy of the Federal Government, develop and manage the national space programme, and represent the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany in space-related international bodies in accordance with the tasks assigned to us. DLR the Federal Government and develop initiatives and strategic approaches for space policy. All of our activities are based on the guidelines laid down by the Federal Government in its space strategy.
DLR's space missions make a significant contribution to solving global and societal challenges. Examples include providing information on climate change and climate protection, the further development of digitalization and communications technologies, and contributions to national security. Results of DLR's missions and projects are publicly available.
Together with LIST and TU Wien, DLR is part of the core Expert Group that was set up by JRC to assess the feasibility of an automated, global, satellite-based flood monitoring product, in order to complement and enhance the capabilities of the CEMS for mapping and monitoring floods.
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