August 2010 :: National Space Centre has taken delivery of the first of the new antennae for the Elfordstown site, and engineering teams have started to construct and erect the platform and antenna. National Space Centre is undertaking this work on behalf of a commercial partner. … [Read more...] about New Antenna Arrives on Site
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Elfordstown to go Back Into Service
Jaunary 2010 :: National Space Centre Ltd has taken possession from Eircom of the Earthstation at Elfordstown and will be implementing a multi-million Euro expansion and upgrade program to put the Elfordstown facility back into service. Elfordstown originally opened its doors in1984 as a flagship European teleport, but has remained unused for several years. National Space Centre has secured a number of contracts with global satellite customers who will broadcast from the Elfordstown site. National Space Centre is a private company funded by private investment and Enterprise Ireland. … [Read more...] about Elfordstown to go Back Into Service
National Space Centre Secure ESA Contract
December 2009 :: National Space Centre have secured a contract to provide technical support and launch pad verification for ESA Gallileo projects (Gallileo is the European GPS Sat Nav system). ESA is Europe’s gateway to space. ESA’s job is to draw up and implement the European space programme and includes the development of satellite-based technologies and services, and the promotion of European industries. … [Read more...] about National Space Centre Secure ESA Contract
