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Written by Torsten Kriening
The first Amsterdam Space Symposium brought together at the Beurs van Berlage what Europe's space sector desperately needs: a forum where security, defense, climate and industrial policy collide without diplomatic padding. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/netherlands-space-office-becomes-netherlands-space-agency-as-dutch-government-prioritizes-space/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71660 The Netherlands Space Office has officially transformed into the Netherlands Space Agency during the ongoing Amsterdam Space Symposium. Due to the growing importance of space both internationally and nationally, efforts in recent years have focused on broadening its scope and strengthening the Netherlands Space Office. The new name is a logical next step.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/nasa-welcomes-netherlands-as-newest-accords-signatory/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:00:49 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52064 The Netherlands has become the newest and 31st signatory to the Artemis Accords, signing the document during a ceremony at the Dutch Ambassador’s Residence in Washington on Wednesday. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson participated in the signing ceremony for the agency, and Netherlands Space Office (NSO) director Harm van de Wetering signed on behalf of the Netherlands.]]>