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Ulrich Walter, German Science Astronaut, is a full professor for astronautics at the Technical University at Munich.
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Dr. Ulrich Walter – Former astronaut, professor at TU Munich & member of Bavaria's Ethics Council. Talks on robotics, AI & space tech bridging science and ...
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Astronaut, space technology expert, and bestselling author · Professor at the Technical University of Munich · Prolific author and writer published in various ...
Ulrich Hans Walter was born on February 9, 1954, in Iserlohn, West Germany. After completing his secondary education and two years in the Bundeswehr, he pursued physics at the University of Cologne, where he earned a diploma in 1980 and a doctorate in solid-state physics five years later. His early career included post-doctoral research at the Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago and the University of California at Berkeley.
In 1987, Walter was selected to join the German astronaut team, undertaking basic training at the German Aerospace Center from 1988 to 1990. This led to his nomination as a prime crew member for the second German Spacelab mission. In 1993, he flew as a Payload Specialist on Space Shuttle Columbia mission STS-55 (Spacelab D-2), spending nearly ten days in space conducting 89 scientific experiments. Following his spaceflight, Walter managed a space imaging database project at DLR for four years. He later transitioned from the German astronaut team, which merged with the European Space Agency, to a role as Program Manager at the IBM development laboratory in Böblingen in April 1998.
In 2003, Walter became a full professor at the Technische Universität München, holding the Chair of Astronautics at the University’s faculty of mechanical engineering. His academic focus includes satellite systems, particularly for robotic applications, systems engineering, human spaceflight systems, and high-velocity impact physics. Recognised for his contributions, he was named Professor of the Year in 2008 in the engineering sciences and computer science category. He holds positions on the advisory board of Deutsches Museum and the advisory council of Giordano Bruno Foundation, and serves as president of the Hermann Oberth Space Travel Museum. Walter has authored several books and over 80 articles in international journals, securing his legacy as a prominent figure in space science and education.
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