When Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins set off on their first moon landing in 1969, they had a laser reflector on board. This device allows us to measure the exact distance between Earth and Moon to this day. High-tech fused silica from Heraeus made this reflector possible.
Apollo 11 – and Heraeus
The Apollo 11 Comic
The Astronauts
Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins were the Apollo 11 astronauts—an unlikely trio, each with their own unique personalities and his own special skills. Here, you can learn about each of them—who they really were, their strengths and weaknesses.
Plus: an interview with German astronaut Reinhold Ewald, in which he speaks of the importance of Visions and Dream in space exploration -
Neil Armstrong: Commander Cool
Buzz Aldrin: The Academic Astronaut
High Tech in Space
To succeed under the special circumstances in space, humanity had to get creative – and performed marvelous feats of engineering while doing so. Ranging from the retroreflector on the moon to the invention of astrobotany and the establishment of networked satellites that revolutionized weather forecasts and navigation systems: here you find astonishing stories about technologies in space.
Space Heroes
When it comes to the conquest of space, they may not be at the forefront – but without them many endeavors would turn out a lot different. Here we tell captivating stories about the many heroes behind the (space) scenes.
For Space Enthusiasts
What objects have been left on the Moon over the years? What did the first space suits look like? And how much power did the Saturn V rocket have that flew Armstrong and Co. to the Moon? Find out about the answer to those (and more) questions here - and have fun!
Space Food: What Astronauts Eat
One giant leap
From Kennedy’s Moon Speech to the laser retroreflector on the Moon: We tell the little-known story of how high tech from Heraeus got to the Moon, where it continues to contribute to science, now and in the future.
