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ESA Phi-Lab Launches in Mullingar

Feb 19, 2026

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ESA Phi-Lab Launches in Mullingar

ESA formally planted its flag in Mullingar with the launch of Phi-Lab Ireland, the agency's first dedicated innovation outpost in the country, and announced a second funding round opening within weeks. UCD unveiled Setanta Space, a new start-up working on autonomous spacecraft operations. Across Europe, three defence-linked deals show where the money is heading.

Réaltra Cameras Fly on Ariane 64's Amazon Debut

Feb 12, 2026

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13 min read

Réaltra Cameras Fly on Ariane 64's Amazon Debut

Europe's heavy-lift Ariane 64 launches carrying Dublin firm Realtra’s camera system marking the start of a lucrative partnership with Amazon’s satellite arm. InnaLabs secures its second ESA planetary defence contract on the €81 million Ramses asteroid mission, and 22 Irish space companies travelled to Toulouse for matchmaking sessions with French aerospace firms. The jobs market remains hot: ESA has opened over 100 graduate trainee positions while Mbryonics and InnaLabs continue a major hiring push.

Irish Tech Flies on Amazon's First European Launch

Feb 5, 2026

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Irish Tech Flies on Amazon's First European Launch

Ireland's space sector is hiring. 50+ roles are live this week, from Mbryonics' Galway expansion to fresh ESA Graduate Trainee openings and ground-segment engineering posts in Noordwijk. We're tracking final preparations for Ireland's National Space Strategy, Amazon's first European satellite launch carrying Irish technology, and how EIRSAT-1's flight data is shaping the next generation of Irish spacecraft systems.

ESA-Phi Lab Ireland Doubles Funding Opportunities

Jan 29, 2026

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13 min read

ESA-Phi Lab Ireland Doubles Funding Opportunities

ESA Phi-Lab Ireland doubles funding opportunities with its February call - Irish manufacturers now have two annual shots at €400,000 grants for space-grade hardware development. France pushes a "Buy European Act" that could accelerate demand for Irish firms supplying to ESA programmes. UCD and Maynooth publish research on bacteria in space, targeting crop cultivation for Moon and Mars missions. Plus: 40+ roles open at Irish space companies including Mbryonics, Réaltra, and InnaLabs, with 100+ European jobs open to Irish passport holders.

Irish Space Firms Eye Global Sales At US Shows

Jan 22, 2026

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15 min read

Irish Space Firms Eye Global Sales At US Shows

Irish space companies are at international trade shows meeting the buyers who will decide their sales for years ahead. Ubotica and Pilot Photonics are working US shows targeting aerospace and defense customers, while Ubotica is also demonstrating maritime surveillance technology in Doha. At home, Equal1 raised $60 million to deploy quantum computing systems commercially, and ÉireComposites landed its first aircraft seating contract. This week's jobs section includes openings at Mbryonics, InnaLabs, Réaltra, Skytek, and Ubotica.

Dublin Firm Ubotica At Qatar Defence Expo

Jan 15, 2026

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Dublin Firm Ubotica At Qatar Defence Expo

Irish space companies are pushing into new markets. Dublin's Ubotica heads to a major Gulf defence expo with flight-proven satellite AI, while Proveye lands a commercial partnership with the world's largest forage seed company. Cork's Tyndall wrapped up years of photonics engineering for ESA's LISA gravitational wave mission, and hiring continues across the sector with Mbryonics, InnaLabs, and Réaltra all seeking engineers.

ESA Maps Mission-Heavy 2026 as Mars Plans Collapse

Jan 9, 2026

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14 min read

ESA Maps Mission-Heavy 2026 as Mars Plans Collapse

ESA is gearing up for one of its busiest years on record, with 65 missions planned for 2026. But the year ahead brings setbacks alongside successes: while Irish companies prepare crucial roles in major missions like Hera and PLATO, the Mars Sample Return project has been scrapped following US budget cuts. At home, the sector's momentum shows in the jobs market, with Mbryonics alone advertising 26 positions at its expanding Galway operation.

Five Space Breakthroughs to Watch in 2026

Jan 2, 2026

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Five Space Breakthroughs to Watch in 2026

Ireland’s space industry opens to mid-career job switchers as it enters pivotal year, a big year for Norah Patten, set to become the first Irish person in space, ESA Phi-Lab Ireland doubles its funding opportunities and NASA set to send astronauts around the Moon.News, Explainers, and Irish Angles on the Space Economy.

€5.74M for Space Manufacturing, Plus the Key Irish Breakthroughs of 2025

Dec 26, 2025

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15 min read

€5.74M for Space Manufacturing, Plus the Key Irish Breakthroughs of 2025

Government allocates €5.74 million for precision manufacturing equipment that strengthens space hardware testing capabilities, while a new workforce report reveals 64% of companies find training costs prohibitive and two-thirds can't spare staff time for courses. Plus, the key breakthroughs in Irish space tech in 2025.

Ariane 6 Flies with Dublin-Built Hardware as Workforce Crisis Looms

Dec 19, 2025

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5 min read

Ariane 6 Flies with Dublin-Built Hardware as Workforce Crisis Looms

Ariane 6 lifts off from French Guiana with Dublin-built telemetry hardware aboard - a milestone for European launch autonomy. A new government-commissioned report lays bare the recruitment crisis threatening to stall Ireland's space sector growth. Plus: who's hiring now, and the week's launches worth watching.

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