Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer on the ISS
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Sustainability and Environment

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.

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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.

10 February 2026

NLR People: Rik Bosma, achieving space ambitions through united efforts

In the series ‘NLR People’, we show you who the experts at the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre are, what drives them, and what they are working on behind the scenes. In this episode: Rik Bosma, R&D Engineer and programme leader for NLR’s knowledge programme Space for Defence and Society.

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