Netherlands Aerospace Centre ^{Universities & Research Centres}

NLR’s mission is to increase the sustainability, safety and efficiency of transport. NLR is the Netherlands Aerospace Centre for identifying, developing and applying advanced technological knowledge in the area of aerospace. NLR perform research and develop technology in the field of aviation and space travel. Work under research contracts (national and international, government and industry) amounts to 75 percent of NLR's activities, the remaining 25 percent is funded by the Dutch government for basic demand-oriented research programmes and development of research equipment. Depending on the project NLR acts as a sole contractor or as a subcontractor co-operating with other institutes or partners from industry.