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Opening of the CometLab: Groundbreaking Ceremony at NL Space Campus
On October 2, 2024, a groundbreaking ceremony will take place at the new CometLab on the grounds of the NL Space Campus in Noordwijk. This laboratory will make an essential contribution to research, product development, and services for the space sector. CometLab will serve as a collaborative space for companies,…
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Minister Bruins at MOONSHOTS ’24
On Wednesday, October 2, the Minister of Education, Culture, and Science, Eppo Bruins, will attend the final of NL MOONSHOTS ’24, a large-scale project in which students from vocational schools (mbo), universities of applied sciences (hbo), and universities pitch their innovative ideas for the future of space exploration to astronauts.
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Armin van Buuren launches new track ‘Pulstar’ for Beyond: Ode to the Earth
DJ Armin van Buuren launched his latest track, Pulstar, this week. Based on the iconic song by Vangelis from 1976. Armin’s latest track plays a key role in the film Beyond: Ode to the Earth, which will premiere on Friday 4 October in the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. In his…
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Lunar Zebro: Dutch swarm robots on their way to the moon
Chris Verhoeven, associate professor at TU Delft and expert in the field of swarm robots, is working with his team on an ambitious project: the Lunar Zebro. These small, six-legged robots have the potential to operate independently in the extreme conditions of the moon. During the XXXV Planetary Congress of…
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Philips and ASE Planetary Congress join forces for a sustainable future
If our planet is not healthy, can we be? The answer, of course, is no. That’s why the connection between human health and planetary health is at the heart of our mission for sustainable healthcare. This is also the reason why Philips is sponsoring the ASE Planetary Congress…
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South Holland: the beating heart of space travel
South Holland plays a crucial role in the Dutch space sector. From the European Space Centre in Noordwijk to the many companies and knowledge institutions spread throughout the region. We spoke with Meindert Stolk, deputy for Economy and Innovation for the province of South Holland, about the significance of space…
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Astronauts from all over the world gather in Noordwijk
Noordwijk and space travel are inextricably linked. With ESA ESTEC as the largest employer, a growing NL Space Campus and the Space Expo museum, space travel is deeply rooted among the people of Noordwijk. It is therefore not surprising that the international astronaut congress – the XXXV Planetary Congress of…
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Solar panels: essential in space, important for us on earth
Solar panels are crucial for successful missions in space. This high-tech solution, in which Airbus Netherlands is a global leader, plays a key role in the reliable supply of energy to satellites. ‘Solar panels are the smartest and most sustainable means of generating energy in space,’ emphasises Rob van Hassel,…
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Queen Máxima and André Kuipers at festive launch of 25 years of Vakkanjers
The educational program Vakkanjers is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with a special anniversary edition under the theme Space Mission Earth: A View of the Future! This special anniversary will be celebrated with a festive national launch on October 2, 2024, attended by Queen Máxima, André Kuipers and his…
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The Netherlands: A Pioneer in Satellite Technology – From Environmental and Water Management to Smart Agriculture”
The Netherlands is a pioneer in satellite technology: from environmental and water management to smart agriculture Satellites have a huge impact on our daily lives here on earth. They are used to make our lives more efficient, safer and more sustainable. Coco Antonissen, programme manager at the Netherlands Space Office…
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Growing food in Mars and moon soil: innovation for space and Earth
Will we ever be able to grow food on Mars or the moon? And what would that even do for us? These are questions that Dutch ecologist Wieger Wamelink of Wageningen Environmental Research has been researching for more than ten years. The findings are promising and not only provide…
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The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace
A special part of the XXXV Planetary Congress is the performance of Karl Jenkins’ ‘The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace.’ by the choir Zang Edam and the National Symphonic Chamber Orchestra in the WesterKerk in Amsterdam. Astronaut André Kuipers, host of the astronaut congress, is looking forward to this…
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NL Space Week 2024: the Dutch space sector opens its doors
From 29 September to 6 October 2024, the Dutch space sector opens its doors to the public. Experience the possibilities that the space sector offers at exclusive locations throughout the country. The aim of NL Space Week is to make space travel more accessible to everyone. Whether you are a…
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Registration for ESA Open Day at ESTEC 2024 is open
Want to meet astronauts, see spacecraft and get a glimpse behind the scenes of European space travel? Then come to ESA’s Open Day at ESTEC on Sunday 6 October from 10:00 to 17:00. Registration is now open! This will be ESA’s 13th annual Open Day in the Netherlands.
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Seventy astronauts from all over the world visit the Netherlands
At the end of September and the beginning of October, the Netherlands will be completely focused on space travel. Seventy astronauts from all over the world will visit our country as part of a major international astronaut conference that will take place in the Netherlands again, after forty years. Our…
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Experience the biggest film premiere ever with dozens of astronauts
On October 4th, the Ziggo Dome will be all about space and the beauty of our planet during a unique interactive event where André Kuipers will receive dozens of international astronauts. Presenters Humberto Tan and Anna Gimbrère will ask the astronauts all sorts of questions and give the audience a…
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Moonshots teams pitch ‘crazy ideas’ to astronauts
NL Moonshots 24, the innovative project for students in vocational, higher, and university education, is in full swing. After a spectacular kickoff and an intensive deep dive, the teams are now ready for the next step: a conversation with an astronaut. With short pitches, the teams try to excite the astronauts to think along with them.
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VAKKANJERS program celebrates 25 years and goes into space
Vakkanjers celebrates its 25th anniversary this coming school year with a spectacular jubilee edition with the theme Space Mission Earth: Focus on the Future. Students will take on the challenge of coming up with ideas on how to improve life on our planet from space.
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Astronaut conference in the Netherlands this year: Space travel is for everyone, by everyone
Approximately seventy astronauts from all over the world will come to the Netherlands this year for the largest international astronaut congress of the year. An unique event. The organization of the congress is in the hands of host André Kuipers and his wife Helen.
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