ASTRON is the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy, ASTRON is part of the institutes organisation of NWO. Our mission is to make discoveries in radio astronomy happen. We do this by developing new and innovative technologies, operating world-class radio astronomy facilities, and pursuing fundamental astronomical research.
We are geared to capitalise our expertise in radio astronomy technology and astronomical research to the benefit of society.
ASTRON has a long track record in attracting and executing EU-funded projects to develop new capabilities to support the astronomical community.
ASTRON has a long-standing record and an ongoing broad program for collaboration with commercial partners.