Westmeath man takes part in Ireland’s first satellite mission By Ciaran Brennan 10 January 2024 On 1 December 2023, Ireland’s first ever satellite blasted off from California and shot into space. EIRSAT-1, a space exploration team of students and professors, launched the satellite. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppTelegram Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Woohoo! Your subscription has been successful! Subscribe to our newsletter Keep up to date with all the latest news, offers and special announcements. SUBSCRIBE TOP STORIES Bonjour, Westmeath! Killucan woman will be at heart of Olympics coverage 27 July 2024 Camogie referee humbled to be part of new GAA museum exhibition 26 July 2024 Mullingar Town Band win Irish Championships 26 July 2024 “We have an unhealthy relationship with body image”: Mullingar woman discusses her path to conquering eating disorder 26 July 2024 Mullingar Thalidomide survivor vows to continue fight for apology 24 July 2024 Kinnegad’s Phoenix Bar accommodation appeal brought to Planning Board 25 July 2024 Council seeking contractor to install Saunders Bridge footbridge 23 July 2024 PHOTOS: Wedding bells for Sinéad Murphy & Shane Dempsey 25 July 2024 MORE STORIES Shamrocks cruise to victory over Shandonagh in rain sodden affair Memorial crosses erected at St Loman’s Hospital Tommie Gorman’s trips to Mullingar remembered Moate student wins top award for research on Artificial Intelligence Hanlon’s late goal steers Tyrrellspass to victory over Caulry
