Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands (ADSNL) offers solar arrays, satellite instruments and structures for launchers for global customers. ADSNL delivers solutions for a range of applications, including satellite navigation, communication, climate research and the ongoing monitoring of air quality. ADSNL has state-of-the-art facilities to design, assemble, test and deliver technology.

The company has more than forty years of knowledge and experience within the aerospace and defence industry. The Dutch organization is part of Airbus Defence and Space, a division of Airbus. The Leiden location of ADSNL traces its roots back to the Dutch aircraft business NV Fokker. The portfolio of the Leiden based company includes solar arrays, launcher structures, instruments, systems & services, and mechanical & thermal products. Highlights in the company's history include the Dutch satellites ANS (Astronomical Netherlands Satellite) and IRAS (Infra-Red Astronomic Satellite).