Manik Reichegger

Manik Reichegger is a researcher at the Research Facility for Satellite Geodesy, part of the Engineering Institute for Astronomical and Physical Geodesy at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). He is actively engaged in satellite geodesy and space debris research, contributing to international projects and conferences.

His research focuses on the analysis of multistatic light curves for characterizing space debris, including photometric calibration, atmospheric correction, and the extraction of rotational and attitude states. His work bridges observational astronomy and orbital mechanics, with applications in space situational awareness.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in using optical observations for non-cooperative space object characterization, particularly through simulation and observational data analysis. His work emphasizes precision modeling, observability, and calibration under real atmospheric conditions.

• Photometric Calibration and Elevation-Dependent Atmospheric Correction in Multistatic Light Curve Analysis (2025)
• Attitude Observability and Optimal Observation Geometries Based on Simulated Lightcurve Observations (2025)
• Space Debris: Extraction of the Rotational State from Multistatic Light Curves (2022)

Manik Reichegger has supervised academic students, including Zhiying Wang (Master's thesis, 2023) and Amélie-Nejd Saleh (Bachelor's thesis, 2024), indicating an active role in mentoring. He participates in research initiatives such as the DFG Research Training Group UPLIFT and ESA MAGIC/Science, though specific grant details are not listed. He collaborates with Prof. Dr. Urs Hugentobler and Prof. Dr. Roland Pail, key figures in satellite geodesy at TUM.

He is involved in the BEXUS 32 - SBGA project and contributes to the ESPACE Master Program, supporting educational and applied research in satellite applications. His work is integral to advancing space debris monitoring techniques through innovative optical methods.