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A team of university students from University College Dublin is taking Ireland to space, for the very first time. The story begins in 2017, when the team was accepted to ESA's educational CubeSat programme, Fly Your Satellite! Over the course of six years, they have designed, built, and tested the satellite with the help of ESA experts and with access to ESA's state-of-the-art spacecraft testing facilities. As the team prepares for launch and operations, hear more about their journey to this historic moment.

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 16, 2023
The global space sector is witnessing a significant transformation, fueled by new supply and demand dynamics, disruptive innovations, and transformational business models. As reported in the recently released market report, "Software-first satellites: essential growth lever for space," this change is largely driven by the increasing importance of digital technologies. Produced jointly by ReOrbit