TESTAR, in collaboration with Antenna Systems Solutions, will host an opening event for a new Antenna Testing Facility at SBIC Noordwijk on 12 May 2026.
During this event, you will be able to visit different organisations at the NL Space Campus, such as the Antenna Testing Facility itself, but also the Space Simulation Chamber & the Cometlab Makerspace. Each location will offer a short explanation by an expert and a chance to have a look inside. Questions and answers can be discussed with the attending experts and after the tours at SBIC. The programme will be closed by Meindert Stolk, Regional Minister Economy and Innovation Provincie Zuid-Holland.
Date: 12 May 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00 h
Location: SBIC Noordwijk, Kapteynstraat 1, 2201 BB Noordwijk
This event is interesting for any potential user (startups, company, students, lecturers, professors, researchers, ESA staff and scientists) of the following facilities:
- TESTAR Small Antenna Test Facility by Asysol
Professional antenna measurement services using its Compact Range Test Chamber. This containerized outdoor facility (anechoic chamber) delivers fast, repeatable RF characterization—supporting measurements of antenna gain, radiation patterns (co and cross-polar), polarization, and other key parameters in a controlled anechoic environment, with simpler access and logistics than traditional indoor facilities.
- Thermal Vacuum Chambers by Stellar Space Industries
An AS9100-certified company specializing in high-precision manufacturing and engineering services for the (aero)space industry, expanding its testing capabilities by providing thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing. This facility enables companies and researchers to perform critical environmental testing of space systems and components under representative space conditions, with short turnaround times.
- CometLab Fabrication Laboratory Prototype facilities by Stichting Cometlab
Fast and affordable experimentation, prototyping, manufacturing and meeting facilities. Availability of space related equipment and materials and opportunities for workshops, courses, lectures and trainings on relevant space topics.