| astron.nl | ASTRON | ASTRON, part of NWO, manages and operates the Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope (WSRT) and the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR). The institute is engaged in astronomical research, primarily focused on detecting weak signals from the universe and analyzing radio emissions. ASTRON also invests in innovation, such as the Wireless Data Lab, and values diversity and sustainability within the organization. | Research → Research Institutes 57 | research 8967 | |
| moonshots24.nl | NL Moonshots '24 | The project receives 100 astronauts from around the world in 2024, under the leadership of André Kuipers, who offer us a unique perspective on our planet from space. More than 250 students have participated in this challenge, developing and presenting ‘crazy moonshots’. The website describes the ‘SPACE FOR TALENT TOUR’, a series of events where student teams pitch their ideas to astronauts in various cities. | | astronaut 11 planet 63 idea 2367 student 7623 event 45199 | Eindhoven → Center 108 |
| feitig.nl | Feitig | Elon Musk has revised his plans to travel to Mars due to extremely poor mobile connectivity, making it impossible for him to post messages on X. He is now investigating the possibility of better mobile connectivity on Venus. Mattel will launch a ‘terminally ill Barbie’ this fall, intended to give children with terminal illnesses the opportunity to play with a doll in the same situation; the doll will be sold in a black box. AkzoNobel is willing to consider Donald Trump as a recipient of the AkzoNobel Peace Prize as an alternative to the Peace Prize in Oslo. | Science → Space Travel 12 | barbie 12 mars 17 trump 26 connectivity 173 box 1982 research 8967 | |
| ecovalue.nl | EcoValue | The website introduces ‘the Overview Effect’, a phenomenon where astronauts viewing Earth from space experience a profound sense of appreciation for its beauty and vulnerability. EcoValue explains that current energy and production methods exceed the planet's limits and advocates for a circular economy that prioritizes natural resources. The site’s founder, Miriam van Gool, draws inspiration from the Overview Effect and applies it to her work, focusing on specific issues within the broader context of sustainability and transitioning to a circular economy. | Environment → Environmental Sustainability 83 | planet 63 circular economy 365 transition 610 nature 9094 sustainability 18451 | |
| denns.nl | Denns Werk | The site features a portfolio of logo designs and photo albums by Mischa Keijser. Various cultural initiatives are presented, including art projects, an island history exhibition, and collaborative projects such as ‘Circulair’ and ‘POST-21’. The website contains information about the location of the studio and contact details for Dennis Happ©. | Decor & Furnishings → Wall Decor 1035 | photo album 686 graphic design 2042 art 3856 studio 5465 | Hoeksche Waard → Oud-Beijerland 665 |
| astronomenclub.nl | Astronomenclub | The website publishes daily articles covering various topics within science and technology, including space travel, black holes, the solar system, climate change, and AI. The articles discuss recent scientific discoveries, such as the launch of a wooden satellite, research into dark matter, analysis of planetary atmospheres, and observations by the James Webb telescope. The website offers updates on space missions, such as the Voyager 1 probe, the Gaia mission, and future astronomical events, such as the passage of the Atlas comet. | | space travel 18 planet 63 telescope 78 satellite 86 ai 2181 atmosphere 5591 | |
| lisa-nl.nl | LISA-NL Consortium | The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is a space mission designed to measure gravitational waves from merging black holes, compact binary stars, and other exotic objects in the universe. The Netherlands participates in this mission through the LISA-NL consortium, contributing to the scientific and technological development of the mission. The LISA observations will lead to new insights in astrophysics, cosmology, and fundamental physics. | | consortium 84 | |
| spaceoasisdelft.nl | Space Oasis Delft II | The team has been working on designing a self-sustainable Martian base for a year, integrating concepts like modularity, biomimicry, and ISRU. This design aims to facilitate a five-year research mission on Mars, pushing the boundaries of adapting to Martian environments. Space Oasis Delft II presented their design for a Martian village on Stevinweg 4 in Delft, The Netherlands, accompanied by a video and presentation recording. | Construction → Civil & Infrastructure 3453 | mars 17 village 808 research 8967 design 27202 | South-Holland → Delft 5309 |
| navro.nl | NAVRO | NAVRO is a Dutch association focused on the rocketry hobby, ranging from model rockets to advanced amateur rockets. NAVRO’s activities encompass the design, construction, and launching of various rocket types, utilizing commercially available parts and motors. The association provides information on rocket technology, safety codes, and projects of its members, and organizes launch days and activities. | Hobbies → Model Building 1007 | rocket 24 motor 614 | |
| goforlaunch.nl | GoForLaunch | The author has described a visit to the Kennedy Space Center, including practical tips for visitors. The site discusses the commercial opening of the International Space Station (ISS) by NASA, with associated limitations. The website also covers news about the cancellation of a historic women's spacewalk and the reasons behind it, with an explanation of the history of spacesuits. | Stories → Travel Blogs 1016 | spaceflight 12 newsletter 6504 | |
| transitiestudies.nl | SHT | SHT places current transition processes, such as the Agrifood Transition, Sustainable Mobility, and Energy Transition, within a long-term perspective and investigates the role of science and technology in innovation. The website examines how choices from the past have caused current challenges and where potential solutions are rooted. SHT collaborates with international scientists, facilitates scientific debate, and participates in congresses to provide insights to governments, businesses, and social organizations. | Technology History → Technology 24 | science 491 transition 610 policy 2149 technology 6816 collaboration 16036 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| werkenbijsron.nl | SRON | SRON is the Dutch institute for scientific space research and drives breakthroughs in this field. The organization is committed to fostering science, technology, and instrumentation to advance space research. The website offers an overview of available vacancies, internships, and information about SRON’s employees, as well as details on research questions and the work environment. | Science → Physics 329 | science 491 employee 4429 vacancy 6598 technology 6816 research 8967 | |
| chutes.nl | Chutes.nl | The website covers a wide range of topics including crewed and uncrewed capsule missions from various nations (US, Russia, China, etc.), spaceplanes, sample return missions, reusability, amateur space projects like sounding rockets and extraterrestrial landers. It delves into detailed technical aspects of parachute design, testing, and deployment, with a specific focus on aspects such as materials, deployment systems, landing systems, and thermal protection. The site’s history section traces the evolution of parachute technology and space exploration, while the current section features upcoming missions, news articles, interviews, and blog posts. | Robotics & Automation → Aerospace 63 | parachute 10 capsule 209 testing 456 mission 1000 | |
| sizzlingsummerofspace.nl | Sizzlingsummerofspace.nl | The website presents articles about famous astronauts, such as Yuri Gagarin and Dirk Frimout, and their contributions to space travel. There are categories on astronomy and science, including information on scientific developments and the impact of solar storms on communication technology. The site also contains articles on topics such as astronauts, archaeology, NASA, and experiments, such as testing flying carpets in space. | | astronaut 11 space travel 18 astronomy 64 science 491 | |
| nationaalruimtevaartmuseum.nl | National Space Museum | The website contains information about the museum, including opening hours and collections (museum objects, books, magazines, documents, photo archive). Events are offered, such as knowledge weeks, space travel weeks, lectures and educational programs, such as the ‘Make Your Own Water Rocket’ project. The website provides information about volunteers, vacancies and recent developments, such as the introduction of a new satellite attitude control simulation game and the addition of a test model of the Spacelab airlock to the exhibit. | Visual Arts → Museums 2049 | space travel 18 exhibit 36 lecture 1624 collection 7566 volunteer 8367 | Flevoland → Lelystad 3180 |
| spacesocietytwente.nl | Space Society Twente | The organization is currently recruiting engineers, marketers, designers, and other professionals for their project. Recent news highlights André Kuiper's exploration of space, and there was a 2023 launchday on March 31st. The organization’s partner is Space Society Twente, registered under KvK/CoC number 72533994 with VAT number NL859144082B01, located at De Hems 10, office 310, 7522 NL Enschede. | Manufacturing & Industrial → Engineering 3919 | engineer 198 designer 571 partner 4272 news 15293 | Overijssel → Enschede 5554 |
| wur-base.nl | B.A.S.E. | B.A.S.E. is developing systems that recycle nutrients and close the loop of sustainable life support to provide food for astronauts in extreme environments. The organization’s research has focused on growing crops on the Moon and Mars, converting biowaste into protein, and utilizing waste products for fertilizer, with a decade of experience. B.A.S.E. is constructing a research facility, resembling a dome, equipped with greenhouses, insect rearing chambers, composting systems, and bee hives to test and refine these innovative food production methods. | Healthcare & Medical → Biotechnology 176 | food system 25 nutrients 139 greenhouse 740 sustainability 18451 | |
| edwinmathlener.nl | Edwin Mathlener | Edwin Mathlener has dedicated his life to the study of astronomy and photography, beginning in his childhood and continuing through studies and professional experience. He has had a diverse career, ranging from teacher to web application developer at a scientific publisher, and subsequently as director of Stichting 'De Koepel,' a center for astronomy and space research. Following the cessation of Stichting 'De Koepel's' activities in 2014, the publishing work continued through Stip Media, where Mathlener served as the editor-in-chief of Zenit. | Cultural Experiences → Cultural Activities 279 | astronomy 64 stichting 481 publisher 757 photography 9503 | |
| sybolddeen.nl | Sybold Deen | The novel explores themes such as time, dreams, reality, and love, with a philosophical undercurrent. Sybold Deen, a former marketing professional, decided to write after years in the advertising industry, putting a fascinating search for reality into words. Alongside ‘Timeless,’ Deen introduces ‘Roodvonk,’ a science fiction thriller set in 2037 during the first manned mission to Mars, a project involving collaboration between various space agencies. | Fiction → Novel 411 | reality 64 novel 440 time 932 mission 1000 writing 1504 | |
| planq.nl | Planq | The website showcases Planq’s product range, including furniture, projects, and materials used, emphasizing their commitment to sustainability and circular design. Planq utilizes materials such as recycled textiles and bio-based resources to create furniture with a focus on minimizing environmental impact and promoting a circular economy. The website provides information about the company’s values, projects, client base, and contact details, encouraging visitors to explore their sustainable approach and products. | Environment → Sustainability 10466 | circular economy 365 furniture 8751 design 27202 | |
| andrekuipersstichting.nl | André Kuipers Stichting | André Kuipers is an ESA astronaut who completed two space missions, spending 204 days in space and conducting various scientific research. During his space mission, Kuipers vowed to dedicate himself to society, with a particular focus on sustainability, science, education, and supporting charitable organizations. The foundation was established on December 12, 2012, initiated by André Kuipers, to further his engagement with societal issues. | Organizations → Society 767 | space exploration 12 science 491 society 1376 foundation 6678 education 13471 sustainability 18451 | |
| peterrasenberg.nl | Peter Rasenberg | Peter Rasenberg is a researcher, planet hunter, and science communicator with an interest in diverse fields, including astrobiology, astrophysics, paleontology, and oceanography. He offers coaching, lectures, workshops, and writes articles on topics such as personal development, the wonders of our planet, and the possibilities of life in the universe. The website contains links to quality products, quality books, and references, as well as an ethical code and values. | | earth 108 personal development 810 lecture 1624 workshop 19325 | |
| samayrastraal.nl | Samayra Straal | The website includes an expert video where Samayra Straal explains how radio astronomers can observe stars during the day using a radio telescope and live broadcasts from a pulsar via the Dwingelooo Radio Telescope. Samayra Straal describes her research on the environments of young pulsars, including supernova remnants and pulsar wind nebulae, with the goal of understanding how neutron stars are formed. She indicates that she obtained her PhD at the Anton Pannekoek Institute at the University of Amsterdam and ASTRON, the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy, and that she researched pulsars and FRBs (Fast Radio Bursts). | | | |
| fabelfoutvet.nl | Marijke Samsom | The book ‘The Fable of the Bad Fat’ investigates the scientific basis of nutritional guidance and demonstrates that many ‘healthy’ eating recommendations are based on misconceptions. The website addresses common questions about healthy eating, such as the effects of saturated fat, the use of oils and margarines, and the role of meat and vegetarian diets. The website emphasizes that healthy eating is based on knowledge of how the body processes nutrients and that supplements can be beneficial in certain cases. | Literature → Non-Fiction 519 | nutrients 139 science 491 question 2261 nutrition 4935 book 11396 | |
| mars-embassy.nl | Stichting Ambassade van Mars | The Mars Embassy is the only recognized representative on Earth of the planet Mars and its satellites. Its goal is to protect the interests of the life forms on Mars and the satellites Phobos and Deimos. The website emphasizes the importance of human awareness of human responsibility in relation to the cosmos and introduces a new goal for the embassy: to support and pay attention to potential life forms on Mars. | Environment → Environmental Activism 36 | mars 17 embassy 34 awareness 1735 goal 4974 | |
| tempel-1.nl | NASA | The website contains information about locations in South Holland, including the De Markthal in Rotterdam. It covers space-related topics, such as news about missions to Mars and Saturnus, and historical projects like Cassini and Galileo. Photo albums are available, including UNESCO sites with world heritage and images of the Tempel comet. | History → Historical Events 205 | space exploration 12 mars 17 south holland 48 photo album 686 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| vimb.nl | Klokhuis | The event provided visitors with the opportunity to ask questions to astronomy students and real astronauts, receiving detailed answers. A highlight was the demonstration of superconductivity, where Bram and Maaike floated with weights, a ‘superconducting fitness’. The day was officially opened with an impressive effect, with Bram appearing to ‘float’ due to superconductivity. | School & Student → Educational Events 52 | astronaut 11 | Eindhoven → Strijp 527 |
| bestetijden.nl | Beste Tijden | A Sandia scientist proposes utilizing heliostats, typically used for solar energy conversion, to detect asteroids, particularly in low-light conditions. Astronomers have discovered a white dwarf star emitting unusual radio pulses, a rare phenomenon that challenges current understanding of stellar behavior. Research indicates that astronauts' arteries maintain their health and structure for up to five years after returning from long-duration spaceflight aboard the International Space Station. | Science & Environment → Science News 18 | astronaut 11 telescope 78 science 491 | |
| kenjedatverhaalvan.nl | kenjedatverhaalvan! | The first blog post describes the author's experiences after a creative solo date and the motivation to pursue more physical creative projects. Another post is about the annual 'theater season jitters,' a tradition within the author's family. The website also covers personal memories, such as the longing for a swimming pool and travel experiences of the author and his friend in the Faroe Islands and Iceland. | Stories → Travel Blogs 1016 | poolhouse 32 theater 2544 travel 7210 paint 8747 blog 13392 | |
| markcopijn.nl | Multiversum | The website is transitioning to primarily focus on science fiction and futurology, offering articles on subjects like the Fermi Paradox, megastructures, and time travel. The website publishes about the Fermi Paradox, which explores the probability of detecting interstellar travel and colonization in the Milky Way, including the possibility of aliens on exoplanets. Using key concepts, summaries of relevant PDF documents are presented, including information on SETI, technosignatures, space habitats, Dyson Spheres, and Von Neumann probes. | Culture → Philosophy 2057 Knowledge → Media 46963 | time travel 17 space travel 18 | |