Germany's national research and technology organization for aeronautics and space, formed by merger in 1969 as DFVLR and adopting its current name in 1997. Headquartered in Cologne, it also functions as Germany's space agency and a project management office for national and international programs.
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Agency TypeNational research and space agency 1 Founded Year1969 marks the DFVLR merger that formed the organization; it adopted its current DLR name in 1997. Headquarters Annual Budget1.701 billion euros (2024 total funding) 1 Sources
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The German Aerospace Center (German: Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.; DLR) is Germany's research and technology organisation for aeronautics and space.
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In 1969, the German Research and Test Institute for Aviation and Space Flight (Deutsche Forschungs- und Versuchsanstalt fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DFVLR) was founded through the merger of the DVL, AVA, DFL and other institutes.
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Founded: 1907 (origins); 1969 (DFVLR); current name since 1997 | Headquarters: Cologne, Germany | Type: Registered association (non-profit)
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Annual budget 1.701 billion euro (2024)
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