# National Aerospace Laboratory > research institute in the Netherlands **Wikidata**: [Q2103989](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2103989) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Netherlands_Aerospace_Centre) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/national-aerospace-laboratory ## Summary The National Aerospace Laboratory, officially known as NLR-Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum, is a Dutch research institute specializing in aerospace industry research. Founded in 1919, it is headquartered in Amsterdam with 600 employees and has held the prestigious "Koninklijk" (Royal) designation since 2019. ## Key Facts - Founded in 1919 - Official name: NLR-Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum - Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands at Anthony Fokkerweg 2, 1059 CM Amsterdam - Employs 600 people - Received the "Koninklijk" (Royal) designation in 2019 - Specializes in aerospace industry research - Has heritage designation as "Rijksmonument complex" since December 6, 2004 - Also known as Netherlands Aerospace Centre and NLR ## FAQs ### Q: What is the National Aerospace Laboratory? A: The National Aerospace Laboratory is a Dutch research institute specializing in aerospace industry research, officially named NLR-Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum. Founded in 1919, it is headquartered in Amsterdam with 600 employees and holds the prestigious "Koninklijk" (Royal) designation. ### Q: Where is the National Aerospace Laboratory located? A: The National Aerospace Laboratory is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands at Anthony Fokkerweg 2, 1059 CM Amsterdam. The headquarters are situated at coordinates 52.345 latitude, 4.843889 longitude. ### Q: When was the National Aerospace Laboratory founded? A: The National Aerospace Laboratory was founded in 1919, making it one of the oldest aerospace research institutes in the world. Its official name is NLR-Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum, and it has been designated as "Koninklijk" (Royal) since 2019. ### Q: What does the National Aerospace Laboratory do? A: The National Aerospace Laboratory specializes in aerospace industry research, serving as a research institute in the Netherlands. It has a workforce of 600 employees and conducts research in various aspects of aerospace technology and development. ## Why It Matters The National Aerospace Laboratory serves as a critical hub for aerospace research and innovation in the Netherlands and Europe. As one of the oldest and most established aerospace research institutions, it plays a vital role in advancing aerospace technology, safety, and sustainability. The lab's designation as "Koninklijk" (Royal) underscores its national importance and recognition. Its heritage status as a "Rijksmonument complex" highlights its historical significance in the development of aerospace technology in the Netherlands. The institution collaborates with various partners and maintains collections in museums, contributing to the preservation and advancement of aerospace knowledge. ## Notable For - Being one of the oldest aerospace research institutes, founded in 1919 - Holding the prestigious "Koninklijk" (Royal) designation since 2019 - Having heritage status as a "Rijksmonument complex" since 2004 - Maintaining a collection of works in Het Scheepvaartmuseum, including a waterline model of a containership for wind tunnel experiments from 1978 - Operating with a dedicated IPv4 routing prefix (137.17.0.0/16) ## Body ### Overview The National Aerospace Laboratory, officially known as NLR-Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum, is a research institute in the Netherlands specializing in the aerospace industry. Also known as Netherlands Aerospace Centre and NLR, it has been operating since its founding in 1919. ### Location The institution is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands at Anthony Fokkerweg 2, 1059 CM Amsterdam. The precise coordinates of the headquarters are 52.345 latitude and 4.843889 longitude. The facility has been designated as a "Rijksmonument complex" since December 6, 2004, recognizing its historical and cultural significance. ### Organization The National Aerospace Laboratory employs 600 people and operates as a research institute, architectural ensemble, and organization. It has various parts identified with Q17292344 and Q17292349 in related datasets. The institution maintains multiple identifiers including ISNI (0000000101948440), ROR ID (022sw4578), GRID ID (grid.6078.9), and VIAF ID (151915088). ### Recognition In 2019, the institution received the "Koninklijk" (Royal) designation, officially becoming the "Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre." This royal predicate, granted in 2019 and confirmed in 2021, acknowledges the institute's significant contributions to the field. The designation reflects the organization's national importance and long-standing reputation in aerospace research. ### Digital Presence The National Aerospace Laboratory maintains a website (https://www.nlr.nl) available in both Dutch and English. It has entries in multiple Wikipedia languages including Commons, German, English, Persian, Dutch, and Sanskrit. The institution has 6 sitelinks and has been included in focus lists of Wikimedia projects, particularly related to Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject. ### Collections The institution has works in the collection of Het Scheepvaartmuseum, including: - Waterline model of a containership for wind tunnel experiments (accession number 1989.0314, created in 1978 by "Nationaal Lucht en Ruimtevaart Laboratorium") - Wind tunnel model of a cargo-passenger ship (accession number S.7334, created in 1955 by "Lucht en Ruimtevaart Laboratorium") ### Technical Infrastructure The National Aerospace Laboratory operates with a dedicated IPv4 routing prefix of 137.17.0.0/16. This technical infrastructure supports the organization's research activities and data processing needs. The institution has been assigned various authority identifiers including Library of Congress Authority ID (n84225398) and Microsoft Academic ID (184851948). ## References 1. [2019](https://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/onderwerpen/onderscheidingen/predicaat-koninklijk/overzicht-predicaat-koninklijk) 2. [Source](https://www.lobbyfacts.eu/datacard/netherlands-aerospace-centre?rid=569198415707-56) 3. GRID Release 2017-01-10 4. Dutch National Monument List 5. GRID Release 2015-12-14 6. GRID Release 2016-12-06 7. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions 8. [Source](https://apps.db.ripe.net/search/lookup.html?source=ripe&key=137.17.0.0+-+137.17.255.255&type=inetnum) 9. Microsoft Academic Knowledge Graph 10. [Waterlijnmodel van een containerschip voor windtunnelproeven. 1978](https://n2t.net/ark:/33862/collect/575883) 11. [Windtunnelmodel van een vracht-passagiersschip. 1955](https://n2t.net/ark:/33862/collect/575680) 12. HAL 13. [Source](https://ror.org/022sw4578) 14. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File 15. [OpenAlex](https://docs.openalex.org/download-snapshot/snapshot-data-format)