# ÉireComposites to design parts for ESA's ALTIUS satellite

ÉireComposites signed an agreement with OIP Sensor Systems to design and produce stray light baffles for the European Space Agency's ALTIUS satellite, which is expected to launch by end of 2026. The baffles will be the first external part and largest functioning piece of equipment manufactured in Ireland and launched into space.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2021-06-09
- Where: Inverin, Co. Galway, Ireland, Ireland
- Status: announced
- Products: stray light baffles for satellite
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [European Space Agency](https://endata.com/companies/19997.md) (partner)
- [ÉireComposites](https://endata.com/companies/55716.md) (supplier)
- [OIP Sensor Systems](https://endata.com/companies/55717.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [eirecomposites.com](https://www.eirecomposites.com/project-announcements/eirecomposites-to-design-parts-for-space-satellite-set-for-ozone-mission/), 2021-06-09: "The ALTIUS satellite will signal a major milestone for Irish participation in space exploration as the three stray light baffles will become the first optical instruments manufactured in Ireland and the largest satellite parts manufactured in this country."

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