Ruimtevaarttechnologie

Taxi testing DEP SFD at Deelen air base
Duurzaamheid en Milieu

20 maart 2025

Booklet: Applied research for aerospace industry, space and defence

NLR is een non-profit, objectief en onafhankelijk onderzoekscentrum. We werken aan innovatieve oplossingen en technische expertise, met als doel de luchtvaart en ruimtevaart duurzamer, veiliger, efficiënter en effectiever te maken. Wij vormen de verbinding tussen wetenschappelijk onderzoek, beleidsmatige ondersteuning en industriële ontwikkeling. Onze kennis en technologie zijn van wereldklasse. Wij maken gebruik van onze state-of-the-art […]
ESA Galileo constellation
Ruimtevaarttechnologie

27 februari 2025

Satellite navigation and PNT

NLR has expertise in Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), mainly focused on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) enabled applications. With experience in design, testing, and verification, our team of experts is well-versed in assessing GNSS performance and robustness. Our laboratory and field test facility is equipped with cutting-edge tools, including GNSS testing and simulation software, […]
Defensie en Veiligheid

27 februari 2025

ISR – intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

NLR offers a comprehensive range of capabilities to support end-to-end Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. Our expertise spans the entire ISR chain, from innovative sensors for air- and spaceborne platforms, to advanced processing, analytics, and presentation techniques. We support the procurement, exercise, and operation of ISR systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, […]
Ruimtevaarttechnologie

25 februari 2025

Cyber security for space systems

In today’s interconnected world, robust, secure, and safe end-to-end space systems and information are crucial, as many critical applications in aviation, mobile transport, telecommunication, and energy rely on satellite-retrieved data. Ensuring the mitigation of cyber security risks is vital to safeguard the safety of the user community, and confidence in cyber security solutions is essential […]
Ruimtevaarttechnologie

24 februari 2025

Space electronics

NLR offers expertise in on-board processing solutions for a range of space missions. We can provide processing capabilities for payloads on large missions, as well as flexible and reliable processing implemented in software or hardware (FPGA) or a combination of both. Our solutions also cater to smaller satellites, such as CubeSats, with low-power, low-volume, and […]
Responsive collaborative small satellite constellations for dedicated applications
Ruimtevaarttechnologie

24 februari 2025

Collaborative satellite constellations

NLR offers comprehensive support for the development of small satellites and constellations. We can assist with designing an attitude and orbit control system (AOCS) and qualifying spacecraft at both system and sub-system levels. Our expertise also includes performance analysis of space-based systems in various configurations, such as single satellites, constellations, or swarms. Additionally, we provide […]
NLR Hybrid Electric Plane
Platform Systeemontwerp

20 februari 2025

Booklet: Innovation in Avionics Systems

A key objective for more efficient and sustainable aircraft is to make lightweight, durable and affordablecomponents which are designed for ease of operations and maintenance. NLR provides high-quality andinnovative avionics systems and maintenance techniques for civil and military platforms in the aerospaceindustry. The products and services are characterized by their applications in innovative and special […]
Development of AM-propellant tanks for use in satellites
Constructie en Fabricage

27 november 2024

R&D case: Ontwikkeling van AM-brandstoftanks voor gebruik in satellieten

Dit onderzoeksproject had als doel om met behulp van Additive Manufacturing brandstoftanks te ontwikkelen met niet-standaard metalen, voor gebruik in ESPA- en ESPA Grande-klasse satellieten. De voortstuwingssystemen van Dawn Aerospace maken gebruik van zelf-drukvormende brandstoffen, waardoor er geen heliumdrukmiddelen en brandstofmanagementapparaten nodig zijn. Dit maakt flexibele, op maat gemaakte tankontwerpen mogelijk zonder extra systemen, waardoor […]
iMWP beamformer - hybrid PIC assembly

14 november 2024

Geavanceerde fotonica voor toekomstbestendige microgolfcommunicatie

Microgolf-fotonica maakt communicatiesystemen in satellieten en vliegtuigen kleiner en lichter. Koninklijke NLR en LioniX International gaan samenwerken met Lockheed Martin aan nieuwe fotonica-oplossingen voor microgolfsystemen. Deze baanbrekende technologie versnelt en verbetert de veiligheid van communicatie. Koninklijk Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum (NLR) en LioniX International kondigen met trots aan dat zij, in samenwerking met Lockheed Martin, […]