ANS and IRAS
The satellites make Dutch contributions tangible. Look at the instruments, solar panels and shape, and ask what task each part had to perform in space.
A full-size capsule
A Gemini capsule shows how little space the crew and equipment shared. Compare the interior volume, controls and protection with an ordinary aircraft cockpit.
Robotic arm and the ISS
An interactive game based on the ERA robotic arm gives insight into positioning and cooperation. Use the exercise to help you read real mission photos or parts afterwards.
Before you go
This is not a separate museum building; access is via an Aviodrome ticket and the same opening hours. Check Monday and public holiday hours there.
Sources
This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.
- Research card 0457 — Nationaal Ruimtevaart Museum
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.