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𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 At SRON's optical labs, our specialists investigate the performance of materials, components, detectors and instruments using calibrated laser sources, spectrometers and other equipment. From testing flatness and alignment to calibrating instruments and verifying performance in a thermal vacuum chamber, these facilities help ensure that space instruments are ready for the extreme conditions they will face beyond Earth. Because every photon counts. Explore all our facilities here: https://lnkd.in/epSrYUQv #sronspace #spacescience #spaceresearch #spaceinstrumentation #optics