The Netherlands Space Agency works from its public responsibility to pursue coherent and goal-oriented space ambitions. In a constantly changing international environment, our mission and vision guide what we do and where we are headed.

Mission

The Netherlands Space Agency shapes the development of space activities for the Netherlands and purposefully uses space to benefit our society.

Vision

The global importance of space is continuously growing. Crucial for our security, fundamental for climate solutions, groundbreaking for science, and a motor for innovation: space is indispensable for our society.

The Netherlands Space Agency creates connections between societal needs and the opportunities space offers. From our expertise, we provide objective direction for the development of knowledge and capabilities in the Netherlands, enabling them to be applied purposefully.

In doing so, we continue to strengthen the value of space to contribute to a resilient, prosperous, and future-proof society.