Ireland counting down to its first satellite launch in 2023

A visualisation of Ireland's first satellite, Eirsat-1, which is set to be launched in 2023 by the ESA. Picture: www.esa.int

Ireland is set to launch its first satellite with the European Space Agency (ESA) early next year.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar was authorised to sign an exchange of letters with the ESA on behalf of the Government and brought it before Cabinet colleagues yesterday.