NL Space Week 2024 is shining a spotlight on the importance of Earth observation for the planet, society and the economy with events across the Netherlands, including two sessions at SBIC on 3 October.
Europe is restoring its guaranteed access to space with the launch of Ariane 6. This milestone is thanks to the Dutch companies that were involved in developing various components.
Funding for consortium, led by Deimos and including ESA BIC alumnus HDES, awarded to develop inflatable heat shield to recover rocket stages from space and prepare for Mars missions.
The DSGC brought together 60+ CEOs and business leaders to put sustainability in focus, with a number of ESA BIC startups joining the programme at ESA/ESTEC. Technology and innovations help shape transitions and collaboration of is key.
Indian delegation on unique tour of the Dutch space ecosystem stopped by SBIC Noordwijk to make connections with ESA BIC startups and hear about relocating to NL via the Soft Landing programme.
The EarthCARE satellite was launched successfully this week. The ESA and JAXA joint scientific mission will investigate the influence of clouds and aerosols on climate change.