University College Dublin (UCD) is a leading Irish public research university that plays a key role in developing Ireland's space sector through its UCD C-Space Centre. UCD is involved in interdisciplinary collaborative space research, innovation, and education, including building Ireland's first satellite, EIRSAT-1, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). The university supports industry through R&D, professional courses, and internships, focusing on areas like astrophysics, Earth observation, nanosatellites, and space materials, with partners including Intel, Réaltra, and Ubotica Technologies.
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Collaborators on the DISRUPT project include Delft University of Technology and University College Dublin.
University College Dublin required a robust GNSS antenna solution to reliably locate where EIRSAT-1's scientific measurements are recorded in orbit.
EIRSAT-1 was developed by a team of researchers and students at University College Dublin with support from the European Space Agency's Education Programme.
The EIRSAT-1 student team operates a dedicated ground control facility at University College Dublin in Dublin.
University College Dublin students designed, built, and tested EIRSAT-1 while participating in ESA Academy’s Fly Your Satellite! program.
EIRSAT-1 was built by students at University College Dublin under the guidance of ESA’s Education Office.
The EIRSAT-1 student team is preparing to operate the satellite from Mission Control at University College Dublin.
EIRSAT-1 was designed and built by students from University College Dublin participating in ESA Academy’s Fly Your Satellite! program.
Ciaran Connell received a Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering from University College Dublin in 1982.
Gerry O’Grady received a Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering from University College Dublin in 1985.