Facilities
Integrated Facilities for the European Space Ecosystem
Vision Campus 2035 positions NL Space Campus as a connected European hub, located next to ESA ESTEC, where research, industry, education and public partners collaborate across the entire space value chain. The campus already offers access to office space, meeting facilities, CometLab, and advanced technical infrastructure, including Thermal Vacuum Chambers (TVAC) and the Compact Range Test Chamber for antenna testing and RF characterisation. Additional facilities are under development, including an Optical Ground Station, a satellite communications field lab, Gaia multi-tenant office space, Giotto 69 short-stay apartments, and the Space Impact Centre.
By integrating research and development, prototyping, testing, manufacturing and scale-up within a single environment, the campus supports faster innovation, reduces development risk, and strengthens collaboration. With strong links to European knowledge centres, NL Space Campus contributes to competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and long-term economic and societal impact within the European space ecosystem.
3D vision of the campus future
Looking into the future
Space is the domain of human imagination. And so, on a much smaller scale, is building a space campus. NL Space Campus provides space for endless possibilities, for exploration and discovery, for new and growing business ventures.
This is our vision of the campus.
It’s not a map, it’s a direction.
Intrigued?
- Scan the QR code or open the link: www.totalreality.app/nlspacecampus (IOS – Safari and Android – Chrome)
- Grant access to your camera.
- Scan the marker in portrait mode (phone held upright).
Please note that this technique may not work on older devices and/or software.
The map was created by Void & Visual, bringing our future vision to life.
FACILITIES
Compact Range Test Chamber
The Compact Range Test Chamber provides a controlled environment for high-precision antenna measurements and RF characterisation. The facility supports the testing and validation of antenna performance, including gain, radiation patterns, directivity and signal integrity, for satellite communication systems and other advanced space applications.
Thermal Vacuum Chambers
Thermal Vacuum Chambers simulate the vacuum and extreme temperature conditions encountered in space, enabling hardware and systems to be tested under representative mission environments before launch. The facility supports the qualification and validation of space components to ensure reliable performance throughout a mission.
CometLab
CometLab is a digital manufacturing lab that supports rapid prototyping, experimentation and early-stage technology development. The facility provides access to digital design tools, 3D printing, electronics workstations and testing equipment, enabling users to design, build and validate innovative space technologies.
FAQ
You can easily join the campus community by signing up our monthly Community Update. This way you’ll stay updated on everything that happens at and around NL Space Campus. Become an active member by attending our community events, or initiating a project!
Yes, we’d gladly help you find the office space and facilities that you need. Email us at info@nlspacecampus.eu so we can discuss what you’re looking for.
Of course, you are more than welcome! The purpose of our events is to connect the curious, including you. Especially our monthly NL Space Campus Network & Drinks, on every last Thursday of the month, is a mixture of like-minded people from all walks of life: from students to entrepreneurs to partners like ESA ESTEC, Netherlands Space Office (NSO) and SpaceNed. All you have to do is register beforehand via the events page.Â
Yes, we’re here to facilitate collaborations! Email us at info@nlspacecampus.eu and we’ll gladly help you get connected to the right people and organisations.
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