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Aerospace Delta Space Cluster

The Aerospace Delta is one of Europe’s leading hubs for space science, research, development, manufacturing and talent. Situated in the Zuid-Holland river delta, approximately 80% of all space activities in the Netherlands take place in this dynamic region. With over 100 active companies and organizations in the space and satellite industry, it accommodates a workforce of more than 5,000 space experts. About 2,500 students receive specialized education and training in space systems engineering, along with related fields like mechatronics and precision engineering.

We distinguish four significant subclusters:

84

COMPANIES

33

INSTITUTES & ORGANISATIONS

4.921

FTE

Upstream space

Upstream space activities involve the use of space-related data, services, and technologies for various applications on Earth or in space:

  • Satellite services: Utilizing data and services provided by satellites for purposes such as weather forecasting, Earth observation, global positioning and communication.

  • Remote sensing applications: Using satellite imagery and data for agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster management, and urban planning.

  • SatCom communications: communication via satellites and providing internet connectivity in remote areas

  • Space-based research and scientific data analysis: Utilizing data from space telescopes and scientific instruments for research in astrophysics, planetary science, and cosmology.

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Downstream space

Activities in the downstream space sector primarily encompass the research, development, and deployment of the hardware, infrastructure, and technology necessary for space missions and satellite development:

  • Designing & manufacturing satellites and (solar) energy systems for various purposes, such as communication, Earth observation, navigation, and scientific research.

  • Designing and building the launch vehicles and spacecraft used to transport payloads into space.

  • Space exploration: Planning and executing missions to perform testing and research in space.

  • Development and production of ground stations, enabling the control, communication, and data exchange with satellites in space.

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Satellite Communications

This cluster of companies operates in a dynamic and highly specialized industry that serves a wide range of applications, from global telecommunications and broadcasting to disaster management and environmental monitoring. In these region services tailored mostly to the needs of the maritime industry. These services include specialized terminals and antennas designed for marine environments, ensuring stable and reliable connections even in rough seas, providing connectivity, safety, and efficiency for vessels ranging from small fishing boats to large container ships and oil tankers.

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Space law

With increasing commercial space activities, through the use of satellites in space and the exploration of the moon and celestial bodies, knowledge of international law related to developing these activities in space is becoming increasingly important.

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