13 November 2026
Benelux research institutes join forces to strengthen European space capabilities
VITO, NLR and LIST are joining forces in space research and innovation. The three research institutes signed a letter of intent in the presence of the Prime Ministers of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, with the ambition to combine complementary capabilities to strengthen the Benelux contribution to the European space sector.
10 November 2026
NLR and partners cooperate to develop technologies for unmanned aircraft
NLR and Elysian Aircraft lead a project to develop technologies for the next generation of unmanned aircraft. The consortium is joined by the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force (RNLASF), TNO, TU-Delft, the Netherlands Defence Academy and Fokker Services Group.
19 October 2026
Explainer video: CO₂ emissions from flying explained
Discover how flying affects our planet and what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint.
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