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Welcome to our Newsroom. Here you can find the latest news, articles, and blogs from NLR. We also showcase a range of videos and publications here. For more video content, please visit our YouTube channel, NLRmedia. The NLR Repository provides access to our public library of NLR reports.
04 March 2026
Clearing the skies: why space debris demands action now
As the number of satellites in orbit grows, so does the challenge of keeping space safe and sustainable. What was once a vast and largely empty domain is rapidly becoming congested with hazardous debris. Without coordinated action, the very infrastructure that underpins modern society is at risk. The growing debris problem requires collective efforts — including the Zero Debris Charter — aimed at securing the future of space.
03 March 2026
Enabling technology for lightweight structures and materials: the story of Eddytec
Eddytec is an innovative startup tackling a persistent issue in the manufacturing industry. Testing carbon composite materials is often time-consuming, complex, and costly. The company uses their technology to make this process faster, more efficient, and better integrated. With support from NLR, the startup is taking important steps towards technical validation and market application. We spoke to CEO and founder dr. Alina Chanaewa about how Eddytec grew from idea to impact.
25 February 2026
R&D case: Wind tunnel modelling for Europe’s Ariane 6 launch system
The development of the Ariane 6 launcher was geared towards creating a reliable, flexible, and competitive European launch system. NLR played an important role in this endeavour by providing wind tunnel models at various development stages.
24 February 2026
R&D case: An innovative approach to responsive space-based intelligence gathering
Project: REACTS (Responsive European Architecture for Space)
18 February 2026
NLR sponsors Amsterdam Space Symposium 2026
The Amsterdam Space Symposium 2026 will take place on 3-4 March at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, marking the first international space conference to be held in The Netherlands. This event closely aligns with NLR’s ambitions of contributing to a resilient and sustainable space infrastructure through knowledge and technology.
16 February 2026
R&D case: Liquid hydrogen composite tanks for civil aviation
Hydrogen has been identified as a key priority to achieve the European Green Deal for a sustainable economy. By converting the construction of the hydrogen tank from existing metallic solutions to composites, the liquid hydrogen (LH2) composite tank will achieve weight savings that enable the advancement of liquid hydrogen as a sustainable fuel source for civil aviation. This will lower the carbon footprint of air travel and extend the flight range of aircraft by reducing construction weight and cost.
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