The Near Earth Object Survey TELescope is an astronomical survey and early-warning system for detecting near-Earth objects sized 40 metres and above a few weeks before they impact Earth.

OHB SE, headquartered in Bremen, is a European space and technology group specializing in the development and implementation of complete space systems, the production of components for various launcher programs as well as the operation of satellite systems and the processing and provision of the data collected. The company employs over 3,000 people at 15 locations in ten countries, most of them in Europe.