cosine participated in the International School on Space Optics (ISSO 2025), held at ESA-ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, from 27–31 October 2025. The event brought together around 100 young engineers and scientists from across the world for an intensive week of lectures, hands-on design projects, and visits to space-related facilities.
ISSO aims to provide early-career professionals with a 360-degree view of the field of space optics, from applications and instrumentation to technologies, helping participants understand how their skills can contribute to the rapidly evolving space sector.
During the week, Dr. Marco Esposito, Managing Director of cosine Remote Sensing, delivered a lecture on optical instrumentation and miniaturization for Earth observation and planetary science. Through his session, Dr. Esposito shared insights from cosine’s pioneering work in developing compact, high-performance optical systems for space applications.
“This year, I had the pleasure once again of lecturing to nearly 100 talented young engineers at the International School on Space Optics 2025, hosted by the European Space Agency. We explored the fascinating world of optical instrumentation and miniaturization for Earth observation and planetary science, which are topics that continue to inspire and challenge the next generation of researchers. It is always a thrill to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and witness the passion and creativity that drive the future of space optics,” Dr. Esposito said. “This next generation of researchers is already showing tremendous potential, and I look forward to seeing some of them join us at cosine soon.”
Following the event, around 40 ISSO participants visited cosine’s headquarters in Sassenheim to learn more about the company’s work. The visit included a guided tour of cosine’s new facilities, featuring over 1,000 m² of ISO 7 to ISO 5 cleanrooms and sophisticated assembly areas dedicated to building and testing systems for space and industrial clients.
cosine is proud to contribute to initiatives like ISSO that inspire and equip the next generation of space optics professionals, strengthening the connection between academia, research, and industry.
About cosine
cosine is a leading worldwide company in the development of space instrumentation, such as Silicon Pore Optics for astronomy and remote sensing solutions with onboard analytics for Earth Observation and planetary science. cosine combines physics and technology to bring out-of-the-box solutions to its clients. cosine has been developing and delivering innovative measurement systems for space and industrial applications since 1998. The company operates more than 1,000 m2 of cleanrooms and high-tech assembly facilities to build and test the systems we produce for customers at our headquarters in Sassenheim, The Netherlands and at subsidiaries in Berlin, Germany and Benevento, Italy.
