Pictured: LMAG participants in front of an AMOS vacuum chamber.
In September 2025, the Benelux LMAG was invited to look into Belgium’s world-class contributions to space science and technology. Organized by Prof. Pierre Wolper, the group visited Liège Space Center (CSL) and the Advanced Mechanical and Optical Systems (AMOS).
Prof. Serge Habraken explained that CSL was founded even before the European Space Agency (ESA). This applied research center of the Université Liège is a powerhouse in developing and testing space instruments. Attendees toured its formidable facilities, including massive, vibration-isolated vacuum chambers that simulate the harsh conditions of deep space. CSL’s expertise in optics, cryogenics, and quantum key distribution is vital to renowned missions such as Euclid and Solar Orbiter.
At AMOS, Dr. Xavier Verjans revealed how this company designs and polishes high-precision telescopes and optical systems with nanometer accuracy for a global clientele. AMOS and CSL are collaborating on the ambitious Einstein Telescope project.
