Space and scientific instrumentation
To better understand humanity’s place in the universe, hunt for exoplanets and search for extraterrestrial life, researchers use advanced high-tech instrumentation. For decades, TNO has developed these instruments. A technological heritage that now places us at the forefront of optical satellite communication and a space-enabled quantum internet, that will provide secure broadband connectivity across the world.

Pioneering space innovation
From pioneering climate research and satellites for observation systems to non-invasive medical research, chip manufacturing and satellite communications.
Our latest developments
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This is our time: working on breakthroughs in laser satellite communication
The current radio frequency spectrum will not be able to handle all this data in the future. Latica Pletikapić Exle is working on a promising solution: laser satellite communication.


Making the Netherlands indispensable in laser satellite communication


Laser projection systems


Deformable mirrors


AAC Clyde Space to commercialize TNO’s laser terminal for satellite communication

