What Happened
Emerging As Major Player In Europe's Rapidly Expanding Market
Ireland is on the cusp of becoming a major player in Europe’s rapidly expanding space industry, with the global space market reaching €535 billion in 2025. The country has seen significant growth in the number of companies engaged with the European Space Agency, with 130 businesses now actively involved. A new space lab has been established in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, as part of the European Space Agency’s Phi-Lab Ireland initiative. This development may pave the way for Ireland to become a leading commercial space player in Europe, with potential for job creation and innovation. According to an analysis by Robert Conway-Kenny, European Space Agency Phi-Lab Ireland Manager, as reported by Unknown Source.