About the event
During this week, the XXXV Planetary Congress of the Association of Space Explorers will take place in the Netherlands! To celebrate this occasion, more than 100 international astronauts will visit our country. The congress will be hosted in Noordwijk and Amsterdam, with André Kuipers as the gracious host.
Alongside its partners, the ASE aims to make this historic event in the Netherlands a resounding success by highlighting the indispensable role of space exploration in ensuring a safe and sustainable future across numerous sectors. This will be achieved through various activities throughout the congress week. Each day will feature presentations and panel sessions with astronauts and experts, all taking place at ESA-ESTEC in Noordwijk, the heart of the Dutch space industry.