Dutch Space

Dutch Space, now operating as Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands, is a leading aerospace company based in the Leiden Bio Science Park. While its primary business focuses on satellite subsystems and launch vehicle components, the company is a critical provider of specialized research hardware for the life sciences. It served as the prime contractor for major International Space Station (ISS) facilities, including the Biolab and the European Modular Cultivation System (EMCS). These systems enable complex biological research in microgravity, supporting studies on cell biology, plant physiology, and human physiology. Consequently, the company provides the essential technological infrastructure required for advanced space-based life science and medical experimentation.