Science [&] Technology

What Science [&] Technology does

Science [&] Technology (S[&]T) is a privately held Dutch space technology company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, with additional offices in Oslo, Norway and Rome, Italy, employing approximately 125 specialists across 17 nationalities. The company focuses on satellite data processing, ground segment development, and Earth observation (EO) data platforms, serving European space agencies, defence organisations, and research institutions. S&T manages data across the full instrument-to-application chain, with operational deployments across flagship ESA and EUMETSAT missions including Sentinel-1, Sentinel-5, Sentinel-5P, CryoSat-2, ADM-Aeolus, EarthCare, Galileo, EGNOS, IRIDE, and FORUM. Other named customers include Dutch Ministry of Defence, Airbus Defence and Space, DLR, EUMETSAT, ASTRON, the SKA Observatory, Dutch Police, and Lely.

S&T's core technology portfolio comprises prototype and operational Level 1 and Level 2 ground segment processors that transform raw satellite data into actionable insights, instrument data simulation tooling, real-time data processing and archiving frameworks, data quality monitoring and control tools, and cloud-native platforms including the S5P-PAL data access platform (part of the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem) and the Atmosphere Virtual Lab (AVL) for atmospheric EO analysis. The company has developed WSClean and DP3 for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio astronomy project with ASTRON, CO2 and formaldehyde processors for Sentinel-5, and the C2QC quality monitoring tool for CryoSat-2. In defence, S&T builds passive RF sensors for counter-UAS (C-UAS) applications and a combined pre- and post-correlator GNSS spoofing detection framework validated at Jammertest 2025.

The company generates revenue through three streams: proprietary software frameworks and information products (some on a subscription/recurring basis, including S5P-PAL and AVL), technical consultancy services delivered through its High-Tech Consulting division, and custom R&D and software development engagements including modernisation of legacy scientific codebases to Python/NumPy/SciPy. Go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise sales through professional networks, ESA/EUMETSAT procurement channels, and industry events such as Living Planet Symposium, ESA NAVITEC, ESTEC Open Days, International Astronautical Congress, and Space Tech Expo Europe, with no self-serve or e-commerce channel. S&T maintains wholly owned subsidiaries STEP BV and S&T Italy, operates an integrated Counter-UAS ecosystem with Delft Dynamics, Acecore Technologies, and SkyVision Drone Technology, is GDPR-compliant under a privacy policy effective 29 May 2025, and is led by CEO Roland Hooghiemstra, CCO Kirsten Drost, and COO Marc Perquin. Co-founders Carina Maas-Olij and Erik Zoutman established the firm in 2000.

Name

Science [&] Technology

Legal name

S&T Corporation B.V.

Website

https://stcorp.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Science [&] Technology (S[&]T) is a Dutch space technology company that builds satellite ground segment processors, real-time data processing frameworks, and cloud-native Earth observation platforms for ESA, EUMETSAT, defence agencies, and research institutions across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Ground Segment Software

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Satellite Telecommunications (5174), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial) (IMABACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM), Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR) (IMABACAD), Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)

Keywords

• Satellite data processing
• Ground segment software
• Earth observation analytics
• Counter-UAS systems
• Space mission engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Delft

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Frameworks and Information Products: S&T develops and provides proprietary software frameworks and information products for satellite data processing, ground segment management, and application-specific solutions. These products are delivered to customers across space agencies, defence organisations, and commercial entities.
2. Technical Consultancy Services: S&T provides expert consultancy services leveraging over two decades of expertise in instrument calibration, data quality monitoring, and real-time processing. The company assists other companies in leveraging their projects within the space technology field through its High-Tech Consulting division.
3. Software Development and R&D Services: Technical R&D consulting and custom software development services, including migration of legacy software platforms to modern scientific libraries such as NumPy and SciPy.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Science [&] Technology (S[&]T) develops proprietary software frameworks, satellite ground segment processors, real-time data processing and archiving systems, data quality monitoring tools, and application-specific algorithms for processing satellite and space-borne instrument data. The company provides Level 1 and Level 2 ground processors, cloud-based platforms for atmospheric and Earth observation data, passive RF sensors for counter-UAS applications, GNSS spoofing detection frameworks, and High-Tech Consulting services to space agencies, defence organizations, and commercial clients.

Product overview

S[&]T is a space technology company offering a portfolio of satellite data processing solutions and consulting services. The core product suite includes the S5P-PAL Platform (for Sentinel-5 Precursor data access as part of Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem), the Atmosphere Virtual Lab (AVL) cloud platform for atmospheric data analysis, and satellite ground segment processors (Level 1 and Level 2) for transforming raw satellite data into actionable insights. These are complemented by a Real-Time Data Processing and Archiving Framework. Service offerings span Space & Science, Defence & Security (including counter-UAS solutions with passive RF technology), and Environment & Sustainability, supported by High-Tech Consulting capabilities. The company manages data throughout the entire instrument-to-application process using their software frameworks and information products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• S5P-PAL Platform Cloud-based platform providing access to Sentinel-5 Precursor (S5P) atmospheric satellite data as part of the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem Services. Enables global atmospheric monitoring and air quality insights for researchers, governments, and commercial users.
• Atmosphere Virtual Lab (AVL) Cloud platform and data viewer that enables fast exploration of atmospheric satellite data at scale using Zarr datacube format. Designed for atmospheric researchers and Earth observation specialists to analyse large volumes of satellite data.
• Satellite Ground Segment Processors Level 1 and Level 2 ground processors that transform raw satellite data into actionable insights, with instrument calibration and data quality monitoring. Deployed across ESA missions including Sentinel-1, Cryosat-2, IRIDE, Sentinel-5, Sentinel-5P, MetOp (GOME-2), ADM-Aeolus, EarthCare, Galileo, and EGNOS.
• Real-Time Data Processing and Archiving Framework Framework providing real-time processing and reliable archiving of satellite data, ensuring quick and easy access to all important data. Built to operate at mission-critical scale.
• Space & Science Solutions Service offering supporting ESA missions and collaborating with European space agencies, satellite builders, and operators for climate monitoring, navigation, and scientific research applications.
• Defence & Security Solutions Space technology solutions for defence and national security, including passive RF detection technology, GNSS interference and spoofing detection, and integrated Counter-UAS (C-UAS) ecosystems for detecting, tracking, classifying, and neutralising hostile drones.
• Environment & Sustainability Solutions Earth Observation solutions for environmental monitoring, climate risk studies, urban heat mapping, greenhouse gas monitoring, methane mitigation, sustainable city development, and disaster risk monitoring.
• High-Tech Consulting Technical consulting and R&D services leveraging over two decades of expertise in instrument calibration, data quality monitoring, real-time processing, and software modernisation (e.g., migration of legacy platforms to Python/NumPy/SciPy). Assists companies and institutions with international space technology projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully detects GPS and Galileo spoofing events including low-power cases using combined pre- and post-correlator spoofing detection framework
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASTRON (Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&T's Space Situational Awareness team visited ASTRON and the Westerbork Radio Observatory, one of Europe's unique radio-quiet facilities where new hardware for observing space is developed and tested. The collaboration explores how telescope technology can be applied to space weather observation, satellite tracking, debris monitoring, and building a clearer picture of orbital activities. This partnership directly supports S&T's Space for a Safer Life mission.
• Delft Dynamics B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&T collaborates with Delft Dynamics B.V. as part of an integrated Counter-UAS (C-UAS) ecosystem. S&T contributes its passive RF technology to the partnership alongside Acecore Technologies and SkyVision Drone Technology B.V. The ecosystem brings together passive RF detection & classification, radar and EO-sensor integration, mobile Command & Control, autonomous airborne deployment, and real-time situational awareness for detecting, tracking, classifying, and neutralising hostile drones.
• Acecore TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&T partners with Acecore Technologies as part of an integrated Counter-UAS ecosystem. Acecore provides NOA carrier drones with extended flight endurance and long operational range for deploying interceptor drones closer to threat areas. Together with S&T (RF technology), Delft Dynamics, and SkyVision, the partnership creates a scalable C-UAS solution.
• SkyVision Drone Technology B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&T partners with SkyVision Drone Technology B.V. as part of an integrated Counter-UAS ecosystem alongside Delft Dynamics and Acecore Technologies. SkyVision contributes interceptor drones (BASTA) to the system, enabling rapid response capabilities against drone threats in dynamic environments.
• ESA (European Space Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&T maintains strong collaboration with ESA across multiple missions and projects. The company contributes to ESA missions including Sentinel-5, Sentinel-5P, Sentinel-1, Cryosat-2, ADM-Aeolus, EarthCare, Galileo, EGNOS, IRIDE, and FORUM. S&T participates in ESA events including NAVITEC, Industry Days, ESTEC Open Days, and the Earth Observation Commercialisation Forum.
• EUMETSATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&T has a proven track record across multiple EUMETSAT missions, contributing to satellite data processing and ground segment development.
• Sapienza Università di RomaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&T Italy collaborated with Sapienza Università di Roma at the StatEO26 workshop at ESA ESRIN. The collaboration contributed to the FAO Green Cities in Africa project, where S&T carried out climate risk studies focused on urban heat using Earth Observation data to support the development of greener, more resilient, and sustainable cities across Africa.
• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&T participated in the FAO Green Cities in Africa project through collaboration with Sapienza Università di Roma and ESA. S&T carried out climate risk studies focused on urban heat using Earth Observation data to support the development of greener, more resilient, and sustainable cities across Africa.
• SpaceNedminorOthersS&T's CCO Kirsten Drost serves on the SpaceNed board. SpaceNed is the Dutch space industry association. S&T participates in SpaceNed activities and represents the Dutch space sector.
• Netherlands Space Agency (NLSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&T collaborates with the Netherlands Space Agency on space projects and initiatives. CCO Kirsten Drost appeared on Dutch TV alongside NLSA representatives discussing the importance of space for life on Earth.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GMV: Spanish private space and defence technology firm delivering ground segment systems, GNSS processors, and EO data services for ESA and EUMETSAT — closely overlapping with S&T's mission portfolio and customer base.
• Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace: Norwegian defence and space group providing satellite ground systems, space situational awareness and GNSS-related products; a near neighbour in geography and a competitor for Norwegian and ESA contracts that S&T's Oslo office targets.
• Telespazio: Italian-headquartered joint venture between Leonardo and Thales operating ground segments, Earth observation services, and satellite data processing for European institutions — directly comparable to S&T Italy's EO and Copernicus work.
• Swedish Space Corporation (SSC): Swedish state-owned operator of satellite ground stations and provider of satellite data services, Earth observation analytics, and launch operations — directly comparable to S&T's ground-segment and EO analytics offering.
• Elecnor Deimos: Spanish space systems provider delivering satellite ground segments, EO data processing, and GNSS/space surveillance services to ESA and EU clients; an active mid-tier competitor in the same downstream space-data niche.
• e-GEOS: Italian joint venture between Telespazio and ASI operating Earth observation ground segments and value-added EO data products for European institutions — overlapping with S&T's Copernicus, Sentinel, and COSMO-SkyMed heritage.

Broad incumbents

• CGI Federal / CGI Space: Large global IT services and systems integrator with a space division delivering ground-segment software, mission control systems, and data analytics for ESA and other agencies — broader scope and deeper pockets than S&T.
• Indra: Spanish defence and space prime offering satellite ground systems, GNSS/jamming solutions and air-traffic/defence electronics; competes with S&T especially in defence and Galileo-related programmes.
• Thales Alenia Space: Major European space prime delivering satellites, EO systems, and ground segments — a frequent subcontractor counterparty and competitor on Copernicus/ESA tenders involving processors and ground software.

Emerging players

• Planetek Italia: Italian SME focused on Earth observation data processing, geospatial analytics, and downstream EO services — comparable to S&T Italy's Copernicus and FAO Green Cities work but smaller and more application-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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