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Alphasat
The primary objective of ESA under the Alphasat Programme is to facilitate an early first flight, and in-orbit validation of the Alphabus platform, currently under development with industry.
Emergency services REACT in exercise
Dublin Fire Brigade took part in an emergency exercise, enabling them to test the pilot REACT information and communication system.
Alphasat's journey to meet its launcher
Alphasat travels to Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana and is tested and fuelled ready for the launch on Ariane 5, scheduled for 25 July.
New address for Redu Centre
Thanks to a decision by Libin local council, the address of the ESA Redu Centre has changed.
Banking on satellites in Africa
An ESA supported project, looking at the use of satellites in developing nations, has led to a service which makes it possible to transfer money between remote locations in sub-Saharan African countries.
ARTES digital cinema project a commercial success
A commercially successful satellite technology, developed as part of the ARTES 3-4 programme, is leading the market for digital cinema operating services.