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26 September - 4 OCTober
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Join NL Space Week together with 10.000+ visitors! This space extravaganza includes unique experiences and events in exclusive locations in The Netherlands. Together with the entire Dutch space sector, NL Space Week demystifies space by opening its doors to everyone. We connect people, knowledge, talent and ideas across sectors to help visitors uncover space and its endless possibilities. From investors and policymakers to business and the public:
there is space for everyone.
NL Space Week is powered and initiated by NL Space Campus in collaboration with ESA ESTEC and supported by the Dutch space sector.
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PROGRAMME NL SPACE WEEK 2026
Step into the world of space research during the SRON Open Day in Leiden. As part of NL Space Week 2026, SRON opens its laboratories to the public, offering a unique opportunity to discover how Dutch scientists and engineers contribute to cutting-edge space missions and research. More information about the programme will be announced closer […]
People with physical disabilities will have the opportunity to visit ESA ESTEC on Saturday, 26 September. The technical heart of ESA ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, will be open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, allowing visitors with disabilities to explore this leading European space center at their own pace. Registration is required. Admission is […]
For one day each year, ESA’s testing centre in Noordwijk opens its doors to the public. Visitors can meet astronauts and mission experts, discover how ESA recreates space conditions on Earth for experiments and testing, and learn how technologies developed for space exploration are used in everyday life. The event offers a unique opportunity to […]
DEMOday will be back! Be sure to save the date; October 1, 2026! The DEMOday is the Aerospace Innovation Hub’s annual celebration of entrepreneurship and technology at TU Delft! This event brings together startups, student teams, researchers, companies, investors, and policymakers to explore the future of aerospace. Stay tuned for updates!
Visit SRON’s facilities in Groningen and discover the world of space research during this special open day. Taking place as part of NL Space Week 2026, the event also coincides with the Dutch science events Weekend van de Wetenschap and Zpannend Zernike, providing visitors with an opportunity to explore scientific research and innovation up close. […]
NL SPACE WEEK WEEK IS FOR
- All curious people
- Neighbours and families
- Students and teachers
- Space citizens and (citizen) scientists
- Businesses and investors
- Municipalities and provinces
- Engineers and astronauts
- Everyone on Planet Earth and those wanting to use space to do good
WHY JOIN NL SPACE WEEK?
- Learn why space innovation is essential to facilitate our everyday life on earth (think of navigation, the microwave, solar panels and much more)
- Get inspired with passionate space talks, visits and all the potential the space industry has to offer
- Experience the beginning of the James Webb Telescope Era, where we go further and look closer to the beginning everyday
- Learn how to accelerate your ideas and business using opportunities from the space industry
- Benefit from direct access to the vast network of the space industry including universities, investors and future talent
- Be part of the future that is here now.
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ABOUT NL SPACE WEEK
NL Space Week is powered and initiated by NL Space Campus in collaboration with ESA ESTEC, and supported by many space partners. NL Space Week demystifies space by opening the doors for everyone interested in anything that has to do with space. Visitors, businesses, investors and attendees will grow their knowledge, discover how space technology and data impacts society for the better and accelerate innovations. During NL Space Week the entire Dutch space region will be centred around space activities. Events vary from open days where space organisations like SRON and ESA open their doors to the public, to network events that grow your knowledge, activities for families, to business events for investors, businesses, and policy makers.
Read about the background story of NL Space Week by clicking below!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Since there’s so much going on during this 9-day space festival, we can imagine you need help getting oriented. Find the most frequently asked questions below to get started. For remaining questions, please contact us via mail.
To understand the ‘why’ of NL Space Week, read this article about NL Space Week 2023.
For an impression of last year’s edition of NL Space Week, view the aftermovies!
The NL Space Week is a 9-day space festival in The Netherlands with various events on multiple locations including Noordwijk, Leiden and Delft. The full program will be announced soon. Subscribe to the newsletter to stay up-to-date.
The full program for the NL Space Week 2026 will be announced soon.
Depending on the organising party, you will see for whom every event is open when you click on any event in the programme. Some events are specifically for children, and some are specifically for investors or employees of the municipality. Don’t worry, there is an event for everyone!
Every event has an organising party, which is indicated on the event page when you click on the one you are interested in. If you are interested to join a closed event that is on invite only, but you have not been personally invited, you may contact the organising party of that event directly to request an invitation. It is up to the organising party to decide wether or not they can offer you entrance. NL Space Campus has no influence on that decision. Please contact the organising party directly for any questions.
If you are a (non-space) investor and/or business wanting to connect with the industry to accelerate your growth, we recommend you to keep an eye on the programme that will be announced soon. There will be plenty events where you can learn, talk and network with likeminded people and businesses. You can also find us there and we are happy to talk, answer all your questions in person, and help you get connected to the right organisations and businesses. Also follow NL Space Campus on LinkedIn for more opportunities for (non-)space businesses!
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