TU Delft launches four new and upgraded Space Engineering labs

News - 06 March 2025

TU Delft is expanding its space research capabilities with the launch of four new and upgraded Space Engineering laboratories. These state-of-the-art facilities will provide researchers, students, and industry partners with advanced tools to push the boundaries of space exploration, planetary science, and satellite technology.

Each laboratory serves a distinct purpose, from simulating extreme planetary environments to advancing satellite communications and space mission engineering. Together, they will play a vital role in developing sustainable space technologies with real-world applications, such as secure connectivity and climate monitoring. These labs enhance TU Delft's capabilities to innovate for space—from concept to application, and from launch to end-of-life.

These new facilities will position TU Delft as a strong academic partner for the European and global space sector. By providing a hands-on environment for testing and collaboration, we enable groundbreaking developments in planetary exploration, space technology, and satellite communications. These advances not only enable key discoveries in space, but also play a role in solving challenges here on Earth, from climate monitoring to secure global connectivity.

Henri Werij, dean faculty of Aerospace Engineering

The new Space Engineering laboratories

We are thrilled to open these new facilities, which will significantly enhance our research capabilities," says Bart Root, manager of the SCOM Lab. "The state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on environment allow us to actively engage in real life space research and technology, while also providing students with invaluable experience in real-world applications.

These facilities will not only contribute to cutting-edge research but also support sustainable space innovation, with applications ranging from climate monitoring to secure high-datarate communications. With these labs, TU Delft continues to push the boundaries of aerospace engineering, enabling breakthroughs that benefit both space exploration and life on Earth.


With the opening of these new labs, TU Delft reinforces its position as a key player in the international space sector, fostering collaboration between academia and industry to shape the future of space exploration.

Contact information

Ineke Boneschansker
Communications Manager
+31614015119
i.boneschansker@tudelft.nl