Ultracold Atoms in Earth Orbit in Rosenheim: Free Lecture at TH

When Quantum Physics Sharpens the View of Earth

At the public astronomical colloquium of the Rosenheim Observatory, a topic is on the agenda that uniquely connects science and future technology: Ultracold Atoms in Earth Orbit – Quantum Technology for Gravitational Measurements. The lecture by Dr. Maike Lachmann from Airbus Space & Defence in Ottobrunn is aimed at anyone who wants to know how modern gravitational measurements work in space and why they are so important for understanding our planet. The event will take place on June 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM at TH Rosenheim, Room B0.23, and is free of charge. ([th-rosenheim.de](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/die-hochschule/sternwarte-rosenheim/oeffentliche-vortraege/detailseite-events-sternwarte/dr-maike-lachmann-ultrakalte-atome-im-erdorbit-quantentechnologie-zur-gravitationsmessung))

Research That Makes Climate Change Measurable

The lecture addresses one of the central questions of our time: How does the mass distribution on Earth change when ice melts, sea levels rise, and processes in the Earth system shift? According to the event's abstract, it concerns geodetic measurements from space that have been capturing global mass distributions for over 25 years. In the future, quantum sensors based on ultracold atoms will further enhance the temporal resolution and accuracy of these measurements. ([th-rosenheim.de](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/die-hochschule/sternwarte-rosenheim/oeffentliche-vortraege/detailseite-events-sternwarte/dr-maike-lachmann-ultrakalte-atome-im-erdorbit-quantentechnologie-zur-gravitationsmessung))

Between Laboratory, Space Travel, and Precise Measurement Art

Dr. Maike Lachmann works at Airbus Defence and Space on early studies for future space technologies and is involved as a systems engineer in the EU-funded project CARIOQA-PMP for the sensor head of a quantum sensor for gravitational measurement. The combination of space travel, quantum optics, and industrial development makes the evening particularly exciting from a professional perspective. This connection of scientific depth and practical application shapes the atmosphere of the event at the Rosenheim Observatory. ([th-rosenheim.de](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/die-hochschule/sternwarte-rosenheim/oeffentliche-vortraege/detailseite-events-sternwarte/dr-maike-lachmann-ultrakalte-atome-im-erdorbit-quantentechnologie-zur-gravitationsmessung))

Location with University Flair and Clear Access

The venue is the Rosenheim Campus of the Technical University of Rosenheim at Hochschulstraße 1 in 83024 Rosenheim. The campus offers good public transport connections; stops include Rosenheim Hochschule and Rosenheim, Hochschule / FOS. Parking is available nearby the campus. The lecture will take place in Room B0.23. ([th-rosenheim.de](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/th-rosenheim/locations/campus-rosenheim))

Invitation to All the Curious

The public astronomical colloquium of the Rosenheim Observatory is designed as a popular science series, and registration is not required. There are no fixed ticket prices; the university welcomes donations for the maintenance and expansion of the observatory. This makes the evening an accessible opportunity for everyone interested in astronomy, quantum technology, and current research. Anyone who wants to not only hear about the future but experience it mentally should attend this lecture live. ([th-rosenheim.de](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/die-hochschule/sternwarte-rosenheim/oeffentliche-vortraege))

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• TH Rosenheim - Event Page Observatory
• TH Rosenheim - Public Lectures
• TH Rosenheim - Rosenheim Campus
• TH Rosenheim - Directions to Rosenheim Campus
• TH Rosenheim - Data Protection and Social Media Notes
• CARIOQA-PMP - Expert Profile Maike Lachmann