Space in Ireland
Ireland is home to a dynamic and innovative space sector that contributes strongly to multiple ESA programmes, from Earth observation and telecommunications, to space transportation and commercialisation. Through its long-standing ESA participation, Irish companies and institutes are developing cutting-edge space-enabled technologies that benefit society and the environment, while boosting Europe’s competitiveness in the global space economy.
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Irish space companies enjoy record year with ESA
The combined value of European Space Agency contracts secured by Irish firms reached record levels in 2025, demonstrating the strong growth of Ireland’s space industry and its impressive contributions to Europe’s space endeavours.
Irish firm helps Europe use lasers in space to communicate
Engineers at Irish deep-tech firm MBRYONICS are facilitating the deployment of a laser-based satellite system envisioned to transform how Europeans communicate.
ESA Phi-Lab Ireland launches to drive space tech innovation
Irish ambitions to grow its space manufacturing ecosystems have taken a major step forward today with the launch of the European Space Agency Phi-Lab Ireland, a facility that transforms cutting-edge research into commercial technologies.
Ireland reaffirms its commitment to ESA
Ireland is investing €170 m in European Space Agency programmes over the next five years, reinforcing its ambition to strengthen the role of Irish companies in the rapidly evolving global space industry.
