The Danish Space Adventure

Securing Danish Space Technology

The Danish Space Adventure is an ambitious project in which the Danish Museum of Science and Technology will spend the next two years collecting and documenting Denmark’s space technology heritage. The project covers both technology that has been to space and groundbreaking Danish developments that are now part of international missions – showcasing Denmark’s contribution to more than 40 years of space exploration.

A Comprehensive Overview Of Denmark’s Role

In close collaboration with Danish space companies and research communities, the museum will map the technology that has made Denmark a sought-after partner in international space programmes. This includes everything from satellite instruments and sensors to equipment used on the International Space Station and contributions to missions pointing towards future journeys to the Moon and Mars. The aim is to create a comprehensive overview of Denmark’s role in space research and make this knowledge accessible to the public.

The Project Will Include

  • Collecting Danish space technology – from early Danish contributions to new technology
  • Documenting expert knowledge – collecting stories and professional knowledge from key people in the industry
  • Collaborating with space companies and research communities
  • Communicating the project along the way to provide ongoing insight into the collection process through digital channels and events
  • A new major exhibition in 2027 presenting the collected space technology

Building On Many Years Of Work

The project builds on the museum’s many years of work with Danish space history. In 2018, for example, the museum collected technology from Andreas Mogensen’s first mission, Iriss, including the Russian Soyuz capsule, which is now one of the museum’s most iconic exhibits. With The Danish Space Adventure, this work continues – now with a broader and more forward-looking focus aimed at ensuring that both the milestones of the past and the breakthroughs of the future are preserved as part of Denmark’s technological heritage.

Facts

Project status: Ongoing

Project start: November 2025

Project completion: December 2027

Project type: Collection, exhibition and communication

Funding: Aage og Johanne Louis-Hansens Fond

Project team:

  • Project owner: Peter Bjerregaard, Museum Director
  • Projektleder: Camilla Gürtler
  • Project participants:
    • Mads Kring, Museum Curator 
    • Britt Leth Kristensen, Collections Assistant
    • Maria Damlund, Interpretation Developer
    • Birgitta Præstholm, Head of Learning
    • Cecillie Christensen, Communications Consultant 
    • Mikkel Kongsted, Operations Technician
    • Nikolai Sørensen, Interpretation and Communication

Enquiries: Camilla Gürtler: cg@tekniskmuseum.dk