Michael Küppers

    Planetary Scientist

     

    Main Research Fields

    The main topic of my research is the physics of small bodies in the solar system. Currently analysis of data from  Rosetta at comet C/G and modelling of cometary gas emissions are a main focus. Another topic is planetary defence and impact physics, with a view on the upcoming Hera mission to Asteroid Didymos. Other projects include the analyxis  of Herschel and ground-based observations of asteroids (incl. dwarf planet Ceres) and comets.


    Keywords

    • Composition and structure of comets 
    • Surface properties of asteroids and comets
    • Solar system formation
    • Imaging
    • Coma chemistry
    • Impacts
    • Planetary Defense

    Ongoing collaborations

    • MPS, Göttingen, Germany (OSIRIS/Rosetta team)
    • Observatoire de Côte d'Azur

    Publications

    Publications

    Project/mission at ESA

    Rosetta
    Hera