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
Cyber Awareness Training
The purpose of this course is to increase personal awareness and improve behaviours around the main cyber threats and existing regulation. Participants will gain practical insights into safeguarding their operations, assets, and reputations from modern threats, with a focus on…
Courses dates
Online Workshop 2.5 hours.
- Tuesday, 25th March 10:00am
- Tuesday, 29th April 10:00am
- Wednesday, 21st May 10:00am
- Wednesday, 18th June 10:00am
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 2025
27th to 31st January 2025
7th to 11th April 2025
22nd to 26th September 2025
15th to 19th December 2025
IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIT/CIS/CSE
IPC/WHMA-A-620 is the first industry consensus standard for cable and wire harness fabrication and installation. Classes of products are defined and include…
Courses 2025
23rd to 26th June 2025
10th to 13th November 2025
Quality Assurance For Space Projects
An introductory course in Quality Assurance for managers and engineers new to quality principles and processes and for QA practitioners with no previous space projects experience. The participants will acquire an overall understanding of quality principles and requirements and how to apply them for achieving product conformity, customer satisfaction and increase productivity in space projects. This course is being provided by leading experts in space QA from the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (www.iaass.org) as part of the IAASS Space Safety Academy.
Courses 2025
23rd to 26th June 2025
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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.”