Space and scientific instrumentation
Space plays a crucial role in our daily lives, often without our realising it. Discover the ground-breaking research that we do on satellite communication, Earth observation, and more.

Space and scientific instrumentation
From pioneering climate research and satellites for observation systems to non-invasive medical research, chip manufacturing and satellite communications.
Our latest developments
Earth observation: monitoring our planet
TNO has a long legacy in developing instruments that monitor our planet’s atmosphere and allow us to mitigate the impact of greenhouse gases and air pollution.


Optics
The Optics expertise group provides world-class technical solutions for high-performance compact optical systems in demanding environments. Discover how.


Opto mechatronics
We develop world-class optomechatronic systems for applications in space, big science, and the semiconductor industry. Discover how.


Space systems engineering
In collaboration with the Dutch government, institutes and Universities, we work on space & systems engineering.


Equipment and systems for exploring the universe

