Cooperation
The NVR regularly cooperates with associations that have similar objectives, both in The Netherlands and abroad. Below are some examples:
NVR signs MOU with the British Interplanetary Society (BIS)
In the Netherlands:
- SpaceNed is an association of space companies in the Netherlands. Its members represent around 90% of the Dutch space production, as well as a cross-section of the sector as a whole: companies both large and small, established and upcoming, industrial and educational. SpaceNed's goal is to strengthen the standing of the Dutch companies on an industry-wide scale. The NVR and SpaceNed signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 17, 2011, to cement and intensify further cooperation endeavours.
- ‘Leonardo da Vinci’ is the 'Luchtvaart- & Ruimtevaarttechniek' students' Aeronautics Society at Delft University of Technology. The NVR and VSV Leonardo da Vinci signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 30 June 2014 to cement the joint activities.
- The department 'Aerospace Engineering' of the KIVI NIRIA operates in the interest and craft of the air- and space engineer.
- The National Space Museum (NRM) shows a permanent space exhibition in Lelystad, and also has an extensive space archive. It organises morning presentations on space or astronomy every first Saterday of the month.
- The Dutch Physics Association (NNV) operates in the interest of physics and physicists. The NVR works together with the NNV with the lay-out of our magazine Ruimtevaart.
- 'KNVWS' foundation is a national organisation that supports amateur astronomical activities in the Netherlands.
- The Netherlands Association of Aeronautical Engineers (NVvL) is the nonprofit organization in the Netherlands which provides a common platform for all with a professional or a private interest in aerospace technology.
- Sipke Wynia is the Aeronautical study association of the Hogeschool INHOLLAND. The NVR and VSV Sipke Wynia signed a emorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 18 May 2017 to cement the joint activities.
International:
- The 'International Astronautical Federation' (IAF) is a federation of space organisations, agencies, companies, institutes and associations. The NVR has been a member of the IAF since the very start: 1951.
- The 'International Space University' (ISU) is based in Strasbourg, and represents the heart of an international network of space professionals. The ISU offers a variety of programmes, such as the nine week long Space Studies Programme (SSP), which is organised every summer and has been a platform for a number of Dutch participants.
- The 'Space Generation Advisory Council' (SGAC) is a worldwide organisation that represents students and young space professionals at the United Nations, space agencies, universities and in the industry.
- 'Women in Aerospace Europe' (WIA-Europe) is part of a global network that aims to broaden the path to leadership positions and increase visibility for women in the aerospace sector, as well as serve as a networking platform for its members.
- British Interplanetary Society (BIS) - Thanks to the Memorandum of Understanding that the NVR has signed with the British Interplanetary Society, we are pleased to announce that NVR members can now attend all BIS lectures and symposia free of charge (or on the rare occasions when fees apply, at the BIS members’ rate). The BIS runs many events throughout each year in the UK.
- Canadian Space Society (CSS) - The Canadian Space Society (CSS) is a candadian non-profit organization made up of professionals and enthusiasts pursuing the human exploration and development of the Solar System and beyond.