HPS brings space technology to the world’s most iconic rock festival
August 2025
Wacken 2025 – Space meets Metal-Festival
Wacken 2025 – Countdown is On
HPS team heading to the Space Camp
On July 23rd, the HPS team departed for Wacken Open Air 2025. The next day, we began setting up at the Space Camp to be ready for the pre-opening on July 27. With our HERA antenna and the ADEO mockup, we brought cutting-edge space technology to one of the world’s most iconic music festivals.
We looked forward to an exciting week ahead – filled with inspiring conversations, valuable encounters, and the opportunity to meet other exhibitors in person.
Wacken 2025 – let the mission begin.
Wacken 2025 – Space has Landed
A powerful start for HPS at the Space Camp:
After the first full days at Wacken Open Air 2025, it became clear: our mission had launched with great success. At the Space Camp, hundreds of visitors stopped by our booth to explore space technologies up close. The interest was remarkable – from insightful questions and inspiring discussions to several spontaneous applications for jobs in space, even from career changers out of the automotive industry.
Highlights from the first days:
- Strong visitor interest in the HERA antenna and the ADEO deorbit sail, sparking many valuable conversations.
- A steady flow of guests at the HPS booth in the Space Camp area, eager to learn more about sustainable space technologies.
- Our team sharing their expertise and passion for space throughout the day.
- The unique atmosphere of Wacken, with world-class concerts in the evening providing a perfect balance to the technical program.
Even with challenging weather conditions, our team remained motivated and fully committed. We looked forward to the coming days at Wacken Open Air until August 3, continuing to combine the fascination of space with the energy of the metal festival.
Wacken 2025 – What a Ride it Was!
HPS rocks the Space Camp at the world’s most famous metal festival
After an unforgettable week at the world-famous Wacken Open Air Festival, it is time to look back on an incredible Space Camp mission. What began as a collaboration between music, science fiction, and real space technology turned into one of the highlights of the festival – for us as exhibitors and for thousands of fascinated visitors alike.
Our highlights from Wacken 2025:
- Astronaut Alexander Gerst and Astronaut Candidate Dr. Amelie Schoenenwald visited our booth, inspiring guests with their insights and charisma.
- Rabea Rogge delivered a powerful talk that sparked meaningful discussions.
- The Ariane rocket stood proudly next to the main stage – a spectacular symbol of Europe’s space ambitions.
- Our HPS booth in the Space Camp area drew countless visitors with curiosity and genuine excitement for space technologies such as ADEO.
- A true goosebumps moment: drones flying above the stage, projecting a satellite with antenna into the night sky.
- And of course: Guns N’ Roses and Machine Head live on the Holy Ground were musical highlights for the whole team.
Mud, Metal, and Motivation:
Despite Wacken’s legendary weather and muddy grounds, our team embraced the spirit with boots, energy, and enthusiasm. The atmosphere was not only fun for us – the passion and excitement clearly resonated with the guests, leaving many inspired by the unique connection between heavy metal culture and space innovation.
Thank You for the Ride, Space has arrived
This unforgettable week would not have been possible without the outstanding organization by our partners: A heartfelt thank you to BDLI and Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE for bringing the Space Camp vision to life and for providing such a professional framework.
We also thank all exhibiting colleagues of the space ecosystem and visitors who contributed to making Wacken 2025 a one-of-a-kind experience. Wacken 2025 will stay in our memories for a long time – and we are already looking forward to what comes next.
