Lutz Richter

Lutz Richter, a Project Manager at OHB System Munich, specializes in designing space missions for future space exploration projects, particularly focusing on commercial lunar landers and technology for robotic and human lunar missions.

With expertise in planetary surface robotics, rover mobility, sampling techniques, physical properties of planetary materials, systems engineering, project management, cost modeling, and international collaboration, Richter has a proven track record in managing complex space projects.

Notable achievements include managing the SPDS sample handling system for the ESA/ROSCOSMOS ExoMars rover mission, participating in the NASA/JPL Mars Exploration Rover mission, and leading sampling devices on the 'Beagle 2' Mars lander for the ESA Mars Express mission.

Richter's contributions extend to designing innovative technologies such as the all-metal flexible wheel for the ESA ExoMars rover mission, demonstrating his forward-thinking approach to space exploration.

As the 2nd Vice President and Robotics Committee Chair of the International Society of Terrain-Vehicle Systems (ISTVS) and a Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), Richter actively engages with the global space community.

His educational background includes a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Technische Universität München and a Dipl.-Ing. in Aerospace Engineering from RWTH Aachen University.

Having held positions such as Senior Project Manager at OHB System and Department Head of Exploration Systems at DLR, Richter brings a wealth of experience in managing space projects and fostering technological advancements.