Utrecht University and SRON strengthen cooperation in space science
21 Dec 2009
Utrecht University and SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research have signed an agreement on cooperation in the fields of astrophysics and Earth and planetary science. The institues have been cooperating for years, but now tangible commitments have been made regarding joint research programmes. SRON will also contribute to the education activities of the Faculty of Science of Utrecht University.
Aan boord van de ruimtetelescoop Herschel (ESA) bevindt zich de door SRON ontwikkelde infraroodspectrometer HIFI, die onder meer in staat is om water te meten in interstellaire gaswolken en bij kometen, planeten en hun manen