COSMOS
The cosmos could be seen as a system with an order and pattern, measured, mapped, and made in the image not only of Science but also of Capital. In this building, outer space is researched and made into a territory for wealth extraction; an asset for successful modern warfare and surveillance. Let’s have a glimpse of the satellites that enable Europe’s eyes and ears to function anywhere on Earth, day and night, and in all conditions.
1. Nederlandse Organisatie voor Toegepast
Natuurwetenschappelijk (TNO), in use since
1967. Location: Oude Waalsdorperweg 73
2. Sentinel 1, mission
part of Copernicus.
Provides continuous
mapping of the Earth
through C-band synthetic
aperture radar imaging