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The German Space Travel Exhibition (Template:Lang-de) is a permanent exhibition in the village Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz, Germany. The exhibition is dedicated to Spaceflight and Space exploration.
History
The first German astronaut, Sigmund Jähn, was born in Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz. Today the village is part of the municipality Muldenhammer, in the rural district Vogtlandkreis. On the occasion of his space flight in 1978 as part of the Interkosmos program, a Permanent exhibition was opened in 1979 in the village. The original title of the exhibition was Permanent exhibition of the first joint cosmos flight USSR - GDR (Template:Lang-de). After the German reunification in 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 and an attractive outdoor area including a "planetary park" and playground with space travel as theme. Every year between 60,000 and 70,000 guests visit the exhibition, which is operated by a non-profit Registered association.
Collection
The exhibition concept was developed in close cooperation with representatives of the German Aerospace Center, the German Museum Munich and includes four main themes:
- Insights into the history of Spaceflight and Space exploration
- Presentation of the benefits of space travel for the Earth
- Information about space projects in which Germany is involved
- Appreciation of the achievements of German researchers, engineers, scientists, cosmonauts and astronauts
Important Exhibits
- Accessible base block of the Soviet MIR space station
- Original - spacesuits
- Original engine of a V2 rocket
- Models of many carrier systems (rockets / Shuttle) on a scale of 1:25
- Engineering model AZUR - first German satellite
- Original experiments from the space stations Salyut, MIR and ISS
- 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 Registered association Space Travel Exhibition Association (Template:Lang-de) 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 people.
External links
50°27′46″N 12°29′33″E / 50.46289°N 12.492598°E / 50.46289; 12.492598
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