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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60 Years of Space Innovation: Pioneering Beyond Earth

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6 November 2024
This year marks the 60th anniversary of TNO’s first space instrument, the S59 spectrometer. This groundbreaking project marked the launch of TNO's extensive impact in space instrumentation, both in orbit and on Earth.

This is our time: Industrialising TNO's optical satellite communication technology

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15 July 2024

This is our time: working on breakthroughs in laser satellite communication

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15 July 2024

Successful Ground Test Shows Potential for Satellite Identification

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14 August 2023

TNO & partners bring deep-space communication a step closer

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16 June 2023