Space Technology

Space Technology

08 May 2025

Accelerated Dutch autonomy in space

The Hague, 8 May – TNO, NLR, and space industry association SpaceNed presented a proposal to the Secretary of State for Defence today to launch and further develop high-quality satellite systems. With government support, the national space sector aims to play a crucial role in preventing blindness and deafness to current and future threats. The […]
Taxi testing DEP SFD at Deelen air base
Sustainability and Environment

20 March 2025

Booklet: Applied research for aerospace industry, space and defence

Royal NLR operates as a non-profit, objective and independent research centre, working with its partners towards a better world tomorrow. As part of that, NLR offers innovative solutions and technical expertise, with the aim of making aerospace more sustainable, safer, more efficient and effective. We are the connection between scientific research, policy-based support and industrial […]
ESA Galileo constellation
Space Technology

27 February 2025

Satellite navigation and PNT

NLR has expertise in Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), mainly focused on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) enabled applications. With experience in design, testing, and verification, our team of experts is well-versed in assessing GNSS performance and robustness. Our laboratory and field test facility is equipped with cutting-edge tools, including GNSS testing and simulation software, […]
Defence and Security

27 February 2025

ISR – intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

NLR offers a comprehensive range of capabilities to support end-to-end Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. Our expertise spans the entire ISR chain, from innovative sensors for air- and spaceborne platforms, to advanced processing, analytics, and presentation techniques. We support the procurement, exercise, and operation of ISR systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, […]
Space Technology

25 February 2025

Cyber security for space systems

In today’s interconnected world, robust, secure, and safe end-to-end space systems and information are crucial, as many critical applications in aviation, mobile transport, telecommunication, and energy rely on satellite-retrieved data. Ensuring the mitigation of cyber security risks is vital to safeguard the safety of the user community, and confidence in cyber security solutions is essential […]
Space Technology

24 February 2025

Space electronics

NLR offers expertise in on-board processing solutions for a range of space missions. We can provide processing capabilities for payloads on large missions, as well as flexible and reliable processing implemented in software or hardware (FPGA) or a combination of both. Our solutions also cater to smaller satellites, such as CubeSats, with low-power, low-volume, and […]
Responsive collaborative small satellite constellations for dedicated applications
Space Technology

24 February 2025

Collaborative satellite constellations

NLR offers comprehensive support for the development of small satellites and constellations. We can assist with designing an attitude and orbit control system (AOCS) and qualifying spacecraft at both system and sub-system levels. Our expertise also includes performance analysis of space-based systems in various configurations, such as single satellites, constellations, or swarms. Additionally, we provide […]
NLR Hybrid Electric Plane
Platform System Design

20 February 2025

Booklet: Innovation in Avionics Systems

Om vliegtuigen efficiënter en duurzamer te maken, is het belangrijk om lichtgewicht-, duurzame- en betaalbare componenten te ontwikkelen die gemakkelijk te bedienen en onderhouden zijn. NLR biedt innovatieve avionica-systemen en onderhoudstechnieken voor civiele en militaire vliegtuigen. Onze producten en diensten worden gebruikt in innovatieve onderzoeks- en testprogramma’s. We werken samen met andere partijen om onze […]
Space Technology

31 January 2025

Booklet: Space Research and Development for society

NLR werkt nauw samen met zowel de industrie als de overheid aan de ontwikkeling van satellieten, payloads en lanceersystemen en -onderdelen, zoals thermische regelingssystemen, elektronica en antennes. We bieden ook unieke capaciteiten op het gebied van luchtvaartgekwalificeerde lichtgewicht composietstructuren en multi-metaal additive manufacturing, evenals op het effectief gebruik van aardobservatie- en satellietnavigatiegegevens voor zowel civiel […]