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# tgip space

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2022
The Good Information Podcast: How do Ireland and the EU figure into the space race?
Ireland is playing a bigger role in international space exploration than you might think.
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Jun 1st 2022, 10:23 AM
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Explainer: What is the European Union Agency for the Space Programme?
EUSPA was officially launched this year as part of the EU’s €14.8 billion space programme.
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Sep 13th 2021, 7:00 PM
The Explainer: How does Ireland fit into the space race?
And what will our first satellite in space do?
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Sep 10th 2021, 6:00 PM
We're signing off from The Good Information Project's 'space module'
Thanks for travelling with us – we’ll see you in the next phase.
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Sep 7th 2021, 6:30 PM
Less than a third of people in Ireland would take a trip to space - even if it was free
The Ireland Thinks/Good Information Project poll turned up some interesting answers.
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Sep 7th 2021, 11:44 AM
Opinion: To boldly go - how science fiction inspires space exploration
More mythical material gives us more stars to aim at, writes Jack Fennell.
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Sep 7th 2021, 9:00 AM
European Space Agency: Majority say Ireland’s contribution should not increase beyond €20m
Polling carried out by Ireland Thinks found that just 11% of the public think the contribution should be increased.
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Sep 6th 2021, 6:10 AM
What does membership of the European Space Agency mean to Ireland?
It’s about cash and credibility as much as chasing comets.
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Sep 4th 2021, 7:00 PM
Ireland's ancient astronomers and the alignment of our prehistoric monuments
Anthony Murphy outlines how the ancient dwellers built clever structures to work in harmony with the cosmos.
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Sep 4th 2021, 6:30 AM
Open Newsroom: Everything you want to know about space with Leo Enright
Space commentator Leo Enright joins us to answer your questions and to discuss Ireland’s place in space.
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Sep 3rd 2021, 4:00 PM
Ireland has at least 34 companies working in the space industry - so what is our role in the space race?
“When the first guy steps onto Mars, the whole planet is going to stop and watch – and you’re going to have an explosion of interest in space”
Experts say space exploration isn't a government priority - but that it could be as space travel intensifies
Ireland's current focus is more about Earth than exploring the universe, writes CJ McKinney
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Aug 30th 2021, 12:05 AM
An A-Z of everything you need to know about the space race, from astronauts to zero gravity
As part of The Good Information Project we’ve demystified some of the commonly-used terms about the 21st century space race.
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Aug 29th 2021, 8:00 AM
Man-made 'space junk' is already making it more difficult to explore the final frontier
So what are organisations like the European Space Agency doing about it?
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Aug 28th 2021, 9:00 PM
270 Irish people have applied to be an astronaut - so will we see an Irish person in space?
“That is what speaks to me about being an astronaut – it gives me the opportunity to make the world better and to inspire other people to do the same.”
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Aug 28th 2021, 8:00 AM
Watch: The Dubliner exploring the universe from his homemade observatory
Dave Grennan has discovered two asteroids, and three supernovae from the shed in his back garden.
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Aug 27th 2021, 8:00 PM
Leo Enright: Why invest in space? It's not just to make Ireland look cool
Ireland has played a real part in the advancement of space science and technology in Europe, and there are more opportunities out there, writes Leo Enright.
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Aug 24th 2021, 7:00 PM
Open thread: What should be a priority in space exploration?
We want to hear your hopes, dreams, and fears for the future of space exploration.
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Aug 21st 2021, 9:00 PM
The first-ever Irish-made satellite could be orbiting the planet next year
UCD’s EIRSAT-1 is undergoing extensive testing ahead of a 2022 launch to low-Earth orbit.
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Aug 21st 2021, 7:30 AM
Poll: Who do you think is leading the modern space race?
Technological advancements have made space more accessible and affordable to private enterprises.
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Aug 19th 2021, 8:30 AM
The Good Information Project: We're launching our 'space module'
The next cycle of TGIP will look at Ireland and the EU’s role in the current space race.
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Aug 18th 2021, 8:00 PM