
TEAM


Claudia Kessler
Initiator of the ‚first female German astronaut‘
Claudia Kessler
Initiator of the ‚first female German astronaut‘
- Aerospace Engineer
- Master of Business Administration
- More than 30 years of experience in space business
- Member of the senate of the German Aerospace Society (DGLR) and member of the plenum of the Bremen Chamber of Commerce
- Honorary chair and founder of Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-E) Married, one daughter
contact:
claudia.kessler@dieastronautin.de

Inka Helmke
Managing Director of the foundation
‚first female German astronaut gGmbH‘
Inka Helmke
Managing Director of the foundation
‚first female German astronaut gGmbH‘
- Apprenticeship as an Electrican und Assistant Tax Consultant
- Training as a practical Business Economist
- Studies in Controlling
- For more than 9 years responsible for Finances at HE Space Operations GmbH
- For 3 years also responsible for Finances and Innovation
- Married, one son
contact:
inka.helmke@dieastronautin.de
+49 (0)162 9724273

Dr. Detlev Hüser
Science Coordinator
Dr. Detlev Hüser
Science Coordinator
- Diploma in physics and electrical engineering
- PhD in physics
- 30 years human space flight and microgravity
- 11 years at Airbus DS
- 18 years at OHB SE
- 4 years freelancer at the company SM&A for the business development in Europe
- Since 1993 CEO of dh creative services
contact:
detlev.hueser@dieastronautin.de
+49 (0)171 36 44623

Dr. Peter Eichler
Head of Astronaut Training and Missions
Dr. Peter Eichler
Head of Astronaut Training and Missions
- PhD and Diploma in Aerospace, TU Braunschweig (TU BS)
- More than 30 years of experience in space sector, 20 years of that in human spaceflight at Airbus D&S, Bremen
- 6 years Aerospace Consultant for Lookheed Martin at NASA/JSC in Houston, USA
- 16 years astronaut training at the European Astronaut Centre, EAC in Cologne
- 10 years Eurocom (European Capcom) at the Columbus Control Center COL-CC
- Since 19 years lecturer for Manned Spacefight Technology - TU BS
- For 2 years freelancer as Space Consultant
- Married
Kontakt:
peter.eichler@dieastronautin.de
+49 (0)157 51666568

Dr. rer. nat. Carmen Köhler
Education & Outreach Scientist
Dr. rer. nat. Carmen Köhler
Education & Outreach Scientist
- Diploma in Mathematics
- PhD in Physics/Meteorology
- 3 years Scientific Reseacher at DLR
- 5 years Scientific Researcher at the German Weather Service (DWD)
- Since 2015 Analog Astronaut
- Since 2016 Scientific Researcher at the Intelligence in Energy Management (i-EM)
- Since 2017 intependent
- Married, two children
contact:
ckoehler@dieastronautin.de
+49 (0)157 32023459

Hans-Georg Kolloge
Airbus Project Manager
"Die Astronautin"-Support
Hans-Georg Kolloge
Airbus Project Manager
"Die Astronautin"-Support
- Eletrical Engineer
- 33 years human spaceflight experience, Airbus Defence and Space Bremen
- 3 years Lead of Communications Systems Group
- 13 years System Engineer Columbus Module Communication System
- 2 years Head of Human Resources Mobility Project
- 10 years Columbus Increment Integration Team
- 6 years Columbus Increment Integration Manager
contact:
hans-georg.kolloge@airbus.com
+49 (0)421 539 5379

Finja-Farina Meyer
Social Media/Administration
Finja-Farina Meyer
Social Media/Administration
- Bachelor in Media and Communication Science at the University Bremen
- Since 2016 Marketing Assistant at HE Space Operations
contact:
finja.meyer@dieastronautin.de

Günes Seyfarth
Manager Sponsoring & Networking
Günes Seyfarth
Manager Sponsoring & Networking
- MBA at the Friedrich-Alexander-University, NYU and Universidad de Sevilla
- Founder of Mamikreisel.de, 4 years in management
- Founder of Karl & Liesl e.V., 6 years Chief Financial Officer
- 8 years of experience in online marketing
- Committed to education Board of Directors "Eine Schule Für Alle e.V."
- Committed to more food value assessment (founder and board member of Foodsharing München e.V.)
- Since 2017 Agency DieMacGyvers for money, relationships and creativity
- Married, 3 children
Kontakt:
guenes.seyfarth@dieastronautin.de
+49 (0)171 1233483