5. Germany
Points – 20
The German Aerospace Center is up next on the list. Abbreviated DLR (for Deutsches Zentrum ür Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V), the German national center for aerospace, energy and transportation research has a budget of $2 billion, out of which about $500 million go to the European Space Agency. The DLR was created in 1970, but the German have had a space institute for a long time, namely from 1907 when the Aerodynamic Experimental Station was founded.
The agency’s research focuses on the Earth and the solar system as it tries to improve the local and European aeronautical industry. Otherwise, the German space agency mostly works with the European Space Agency on its projects, including the Mars Express which is set to be the first planetary mission.
Overall, it’s one of the top ten countries in space exploration thanks to its many contributions.
