Meet the experts

At ZARM you can find experts for questions concerning fluid mechanics, space sciences and technologies, and experiments under microgravity conditions - ranging from engineers to physicists, mathematicians and IT specialists.
The ZARM concept

ZARM strives to set new standards - in engineering and science as well as in social responsibility. Diverse and multidisciplinary teams are our key factors for sustained technological and scientific progress.
Microgravity at its best

ZARM's most prominent facility is the Drop Tower Bremen providing 9.3 seconds of weightlessness - more than any other earthbound laboratory worldwide.

Information regarding COVID-19

The University of Bremen and thus ZARM are operating in emergency operation mode since 25 March 2020. more

Senator Dr. Claudia Schilling and ZARM Institute Director, Prof. Marc Avila, take a close look at a drop capsule. (copyright: SWH)

Senator Schilling visits ZARM: New GraviTower under construction

During her visit to ZARM, Senator of Science and Ports Claudia Schilling was introduced to the drop tower and the new GTB Pro - which is currently still under construction. more

Oliver Chanarin checking the experiment set-up
Oliver Chanarin arranging the rope

Art in free fall

Today artist duo Broomberg and Chanarin used ZARM's microgravity lab to conduct a historic art experiment. more

Christiane Heinicke präsentiert ihr Labor Modul, eins von sechs weiteren, die folgen sollen.
Jan Wörner hielt eine Key Note zum Thema Exploration anlässlich der Präsentation der ersten Forschungsergebnisse von "MaMBA".

Workspace of the Future - on Mars

For two years, geophysicist Christiane Heinicke worked on developing a habitat for living and working outside the Earth. Now two science teams have tested the first mock-up: the laboratory module. more