EIRSAT-1

Ireland’s Maiden Voyage To The Cosmos: Eirsat-1 Successfully Launches Into Orbit

In a historic moment for Ireland, the nation has officially conquered the skies with the successful launch of its first satellite, Eirsat-1. The cutting-edge satellite soared into space from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA, propelled by the reliable Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket this Friday. Eirsat-1 stands as a testament to Irish ingenuity, … Read more

First Irish satellite to be launched next year

EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite, is expected to launch into space between late January and late February from the European Space Agency’s centre in French Guiana on a four-year mission. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar called the effort a “big moment” for Ireland’s space sector and a “huge spin-off” for Irish firms and institutions. He was speaking after … Read more