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Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands BV

Space technology makes a positive contribution to people's lives and is helping to improve our understanding of the earth and universe. At Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands it's all about pioneering space technology. In the past 30 years, we have gained comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the areas of Solar Arrays, Launcher Products, Instruments & Systems and Thermal & Mechanical Products. In these areas we belong to the world top. Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands has state-of-the-art facilities where solar arrays, satellite (sub)systems and launcher components are designed, assembled and tested.

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Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands BV
Mendelweg 30
2333 CS Leiden
The Netherlands

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Earth observation instrument Tropomi, developed under our primeship, monitors air quality
Earth observation instrument Tropomi, developed under our primeship, monitors air quality
What do the Rosetta, MetOp, Galileo and Orion missions have in common? All are powered by our wings!
What do the Rosetta, MetOp, Galileo and Orion missions have in common? All are powered by our wings!
No European launches without NL tech; we build Vega’s Interstage 1/2 and the Ariane 5 engine frames
No European launches without NL tech; we build Vega’s Interstage 1/2 and the Ariane 5 engine frames
Novelty HiPeR: flexible film radiator technology for thermal management of spacecraft
Novelty HiPeR: flexible film radiator technology for thermal management of spacecraft
Our Articulated Deployment System provides a smart extension for antenna reflectors or ion thrusters
Our Articulated Deployment System provides a smart extension for antenna reflectors or ion thrusters