Netherlands Institute for Space Research
SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research (SRON) is a national Dutch institute for space research. It develops and uses technology for analysis in space, focusing on astrophysical research, Earth observation, and exoplanetary research. SRON conducts research into new and more sensitive sensors for X-rays, infrared radiation, and visible light.
| Ruimteonderzoeksinstituut SRON | |
SRON, Leiden; 2021 | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | SRON |
| Formed | 1983 |
| Type | Space agency |
| Headquarters | Leiden |
| Administrator | Michael Wise (Scientific Director) |
| Employees | 250 |
| Website | www |
SRON was founded in 1983 under the name Stichting Ruimteonderzoek Nederland (SRON; lit. transl. Foundation Space-research Netherlands) as part of the Dutch Research Council (NWO), consisting of space labs in Leiden, Utrecht and Groningen. Later, the Leiden lab merged with the Utrecht location. As of 2005, this institute is called SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research. In 2021 the Utrecht lab moved back to Leiden. Since then, SRON has been headquartered in Leiden with additional facilities in the city of Groningen.