About Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR)
Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) is a research institution headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 1919. It works in Satellites & Spacecraft, Launch Vehicles & Propulsion and Consulting, Advisory & Assurance. Space Atlas lists 2 sites in 1 country.
Dutch aerospace research centre — develops and tests satellites, payloads, launch systems and small-satellite propulsion alongside aviation R&D.
- Founded
- 1919
Sectors
Locations
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HQAmsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
NLR Marknesse (incl. ESA Chemical Propulsion Laboratory)
Voorsterweg 31, 8316 PR Marknesse, Marknesse, Netherlands
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