50 Years of ANS
On August 30, 2024, it will be exactly 50 years since the launch of the first Dutch satellite (ANS). Fifty years later, on August 30, 2024, the NVR and NRM (National Space Museum) are organizing a very special event at the Aviodrome in Lelystad. This event will not only highlight the important development of ANS for the Dutch space sector, but also feature five leading Dutch space companies presenting insights into their current and future space projects. On behalf of NSO, Joost Carpay will deliver a keynote address.
The full program is as follows:
12:30 – Access for participants through the main entrance of Aviodrome to the Friendship Foyer
13:30 – 14:45 – Gathering in the Uiver Room with a short opening speech by Zeholy Pronk (NRM)
A personal reflection on the ANS project from participating organizations:
- Ad Vialle (Fokker)
- Piet van Otterloo (Philips)
- Reinder van Duinen (SRON Groningen)
- Martin Lamers (NLR)
- John Heise (Utrecht University)
14:45 – 15:15 – Break
15:15 – 16:30 – Panel discussion moderated by Pieter van Beekhuizen (NVR)
Keynote speech: Joost Carpay (NSO)
Panel members:
- Frank Meiboom (Airbus Netherlands)
- Kees Buijsrogge (TNO)
- Jan Willem den Herder (SRON)
- Arnaud van Kleef (NLR)
- Marco Beijersbergen (Cosine)
16:30 – Closing remarks by P. van Beekhuizen and Z. Pronk
16:30 – 17:30 – Drinks and networking reception
17:30 – Departure of participants
For anyone interested in Dutch space projects and initiatives, this is a unique event with ample networking opportunities during the welcome, break, and closing reception.
A limited number of free places are still available. You can register until Friday, August 9 by emailing: info@nationaalruimtevaartmuseum.nl