A navigation system developed by an Irish company is to be launched into space tomorrow as part of a major satellite mission.
Innalabs, which is based in Blanchardstown, Dublin, designed and manufactured the ARIETIS-NS navigation system.
It will play a key role in the launch of Airbus’ latest generation CO3D satellites, a high-profile collaboration between Airbus and the French Space Agency (CNES).
The launch is scheduled for tomorrow aboard an Arianespace Vega-C rocket.
The ARIETIS-NS system provides radiation-tolerant, high-precision inertial navigation, supporting the satellites’ critical attitude control and mission stability functions.
“Being part of this project marks a proud milestone for Innalabs and for Irish engineering in space,” said John O’Leary, CEO of Innalabs.
“We are honoured to contribute to this cutting-edge programme that is setting new standards in satellite performance and innovation,” Mr O’Leary said.
In May, Innalabs’ gyroscope navigation system was launched into space as part of a mission to test and prepare planetary defences against incoming asteroids.
In October 2024, Innalabs’ the navigation system was launched on the ESA’s Hera mission which was focussed on monitoring the after-effects of altering the trajectory of asteroids through kinetic impact.
