The iconic HD video images of the James Webb Space Telescope provided by the Video Telemetry Kit (VIKI) system designed and manufactured in Dublin by Space Industry Skillnet members Réaltra and Realtime Technologies, as it separates from the upper stage of Ariane 5 to begin its historic space science mission on Christmas Day 2021. Credit: ©ESA/NASA/CNES/Arianspace
Welcome to Space Industry Skillnet
Space Industry Skillnet is an enterprise-led training network for Irish companies who are, or who want to be, involved in the delivery of technology and services to the global space market, including the European Space Agency.
The objective of Space Industry Skillnet is to encourage and enable more Irish companies to consider the space industry as a truly commercial opportunity and to provide them with the skills to grow their business and succeed in a fast-changing industry.
Our Promoting Agency
G&L Technology Ltd. was founded in 1997 and is a leading technology innovation management consultancy business operating in the global space sector. The company has been located in Athlone since 2002 and is a founder member of the Irish Space Industry Group (ISIG) as well as being the founder and promoter for the Space Industry Skillnet since 2006.
Our Network Members
Featured Courses
Basic Synthetic Aperture Radar
This module introduces learners to the radar and signal processing principles behind Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). An overview of SAR sensor technologies and applications prepares learners for hands-on sessions in which the standard data processing and analysis tools are applied to real-world problems. The use of SAR satellite data is becoming increasingly prevalent with the advanced capabilities of the current fleet of spacecraft. In an Irish context it is particularly useful as SAR can penetrate clouds
Courses 2024
8x3 hour sessions over 3 weeks
Tuesday 29/10 - 2-5 pm in E1.19 Science East, Belfield
Wednesday 30/10 - 2-5 pm (Location TBC)
Tuesday 05/11 - 2-5 pm in E1.19 Science East, Belfield
Wednesday 06/11 - 2-5 pm (Location TBC)
Monday 11/11 - 2-5 pm (Location TBC)
Tuesday 12/11 - 2-5 pm in E1.19 Science East, Belfield
Wednesday 13/11 - 2-5 pm (Location TBC)
Friday 15/11 - 2-5 pm (Location TBC)
Space Professional Skills
Doing business with the European Space Agency (ESA) can be a daunting prospect, even for experienced bid writers. This short course arms you with the essential knowledge to navigate through three key parts of the space business: writing good proposals in a time-effective way, writing and understanding requirements and an introduction to space programme management.
Courses 2024
4 weeks
October 15th, 2-5pm
October 22nd, 2-5pm
November 19th, 2-5pm
November 26th, 2-5pm
IPC-7711/7721 CIT/CIS/CSE
This train the trainer program teaches industry approved techniques on through hole and surface mount rework, land conductor and laminate repair. It also provides…
Courses 2024
15th to 19th January 2024
8th to 12th April 2024
23rd to 27th September 2024
16th to 20th December 2024
Winning ESA Proposals
This course provides a detailed description of a best practice process for ESA proposals, based on aerospace industry standards applied in North America and Europe. It will teach an efficient method of selecting and compiling compelling proposals. It also reviews the ESA ITT pack and EXPRO Proposal templates in detail to maximise chances of a successful proposal response. This interactive course includes a workshop with participants reviewing and compiling a proposal.
Courses 2024
5th, 6th, 7th & 8th November 2024
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Testimonials
“RTT has through SIS accessed relevant, quality training at a reduced cost with flexibility to fit with our schedule.
Through Improved company and employee knowledge, attitude, competency and networking we are already seeing efficiencies, techniques and opportunities which enable us to put ourselves in a position to win more business”
“As a company, we have used Space Industry Skillnet in conjunction with ATEK Training for many years to upskill our Operations Trainers to a CIT level of IPC-A-610 and IPC-7711/7721.
Being an automotive company with a large workforce Space Industry Skillnet has given us the ability to train our employees in-house and customize the training to the company’s ever-growing needs.
As a busy electronics company, it’s essential to supply our many customers with a high-quality product.”
“We engaged the services of SIS to assist us in bringing the necessary skills into the company, specifically relating to IPC standards. Having staff certified is a key differentiator when we are audited by our customers and leads to repeat business. For the staff there is the satisfaction of being certified in a key transferable skill.”