The Dutch Gateway to space
NL Space Campus is the breeding ground for space innovations with a vibrant community that shapes the future together. NL Space Campus provides an ecosystem with the right network, facilities, capital, knowledge and talent to facilitate societal impact through space data innovations and initiatives.
Access to capital
We help you find funding opportunities by guiding you through the space ecosystem and the funding landscape, and by connecting you to the right partners.
Access to
talent
With over 3000 high tech professionals, 100+ PHDs, >100 young graduates and many thousands of vocational, applied sciences and academic students, our community is the ultimate hotspot for finding talent in space.
Access to network
By connecting the curious, we help you find the right people to move forward. Our extensive community includes ESA ESTEC’s 3000+ high-tech professionals, world-class academic and applied sciences experts (Leiden-Delft-Erasmus universities and the ITC Faculty at University of Twente amongst others), and countless leading partners within the Dutch space sector.
Access to knowledge
Through close connections with leading knowledge clusters and institutes like ESA ESTEC and our extensive academic and applied sciences network, we focus on facilitating knowledge transfer and application.
Access to facilities
With on-site partners like ESA ESTEC, Galileo Reference Centre, SBIC and the future CometLab, our campus forms the ideal landing spot with facilities such as test labs, meeting spots and office spaces.
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NL Space Campus combines an extensive space innovation ecosystem with world-class technical- and business facilities to provide the ideal environment to foster innovation and meaningful connections.
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The European Space Agency (ESA) invites members of the space community to attend the Industry Space Days (ISD) at ESA/ESTEC (Noordwijk, The Netherlands) on 18 – 19 September 2024. Participants will be able to register as of quarter 1 2024. Please note that there will not be a 2023 edition of the ISD. The ISD is […]
The aim of the “European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials and Environmental Testing” is to promote discussion and exchange of experience among the mechanical engineering community on topics related to structures and structural materials for spacecraft, launchers and payloads design, development, assembly, integration and verification, including environmental testing. The conference sessions will be devoted to: […]
Join NL Space Week together with 10.000+ visitors! This 9-day space extravaganza includes unique experiences and events on exclusive locations in The Netherlands. Together with the entire Dutch space sector, NL Space Week demystifies space by opening its doors for everyone. We connect people, knowledge, talent and money across sectors to help visitors uncover space […]
In 2024, we will receive in the Netherlands – under the leadership of André Kuipers – 100 astronauts from all over the world. Each one is an inspiration of note who has seen our fragile planet from space. NL MOONSHOTS ’24 challenges all Dutch students (MBO/HBO/WO) to think big. To Think Bigger Than Ever and […]
Mark your calendars with bold ink from 30th September to 4th October 2024! During this week, the XXXV Planetary Congress of the Association of Space Explorers will take place in the Netherlands! To celebrate this occasion, more than 100 international astronauts will visit our country. The congress will be hosted in Noordwijk and Amsterdam, with […]
Experience space like never before! A one-woman show about the second American woman in space. Be transported back to the 1980s and meet Judy Resnik. With a PhD in electrical engineering, she is wholeheartedly committed to creating the very first robotic arm for space. She becomes the second American female astronaut. Who was this brilliant […]
We are excited to invite you to the groundbreaking ceremony of the CometLab: the new digital manufacturing lab and collaboration platform at the heart of the NL Space Campus in Noordwijk. This innovative facility will serve as a hub for creativity and development, providing cutting-edge digital design tools, space-related equipment, and open-source technologies to foster […]
REGISTER HERE Mark your calendars for the next Network & Drinks, the XL Version, at Space Expo on 3 October. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to network, learn, and collaborate with leading professionals in the space sector! One of the evening’s highlights is the spontaneous pitches, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss your […]
We’re excited to host the next Space Investor Event, on 3 October, where it’s all about matching top investors and innovative ventures in the space sector and an afternoon with making relevant connections, showcasing groundbreaking ideas, and building relationships that will bring you ten steps closer to realising funding. The event will spotlight tailored matchmaking […]
NL Space Campus, together with ITC faculty of the University of Twente and the Netherlands Space Office, organises Earth Observation Day in The Netherlands during NL Space Week, to highlight the importance of Dutch Earth Observation programmes and activities for society and economy. The EO4IMPACT event focuses on connecting Academia and Industry with the end-users […]
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