Marc Middendorp
Advisor Innovation Satellite Applications at Netherlands Space Office (NSO)
Marc Middendorp is innovation advisor at the Netherlands Space Office (NSO), where he supports the development and adoption of satellite-based solutions with real-world impact. Drawing on his background in agricultural innovation at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, Marc brings extensive experience in using geodata to tackle societal challenges, ranging from circular farming metrics to open-field crop strategies developed with sector partners.
His interest in Earth Observation began eight years ago with the introduction of the Area Monitoring System (AMS), where he explored how satellite and GNSS data could improve agricultural policy implementation. Today, at NSO, Marc focuses on scaling such innovations and aligning them with broader information needs across organizations.
As the government’s space agency, NSO plays a key role in promoting the strategic use of satellite data and digital twins - linking space infrastructure with pressing societal challenges.