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 Lucky escape for Mullingar family 20 June 2025 Over 100 ran in ‘relentless’ 102km Royal Canal Odyssey 19 June 2025 Public consultation event for Kilbeggan to Mullingar Greenway 19 June 2025 Esca’s Winning Smile 18 June 2025 Return of Corpus Christi Procession to Mullingar 20 June 2025 Photos: Wedding of Fiona Boyce and Ian Keelan 20 June 2025 Muiríosa Foundation service user raises €660 for homeless charity 20 June 2025 Anthony Hughes – Swimming into 70 20 June 2025 MORE STORIES Anthony Hughes – Swimming into 70 Westmeath Entrepreneur returns from Japan Goals crucial as Coralstown – Kinnegad claim Division 3 title Fun in the sun this Summer! Muiríosa Foundation service user raises €660 for homeless charity
