National Space Centre (Elfordstown Earthstation)

StageComReg approved Amazon Project Kuiper satellite earth station gateway at NSC's Elfordstown facility (announced 6 Oct 2025)
Next milestoneKuiper gateway entry into service for Irish customers
Last checked1 November 2026

Source: Amazon (About Amazon EU), Project Kuiper receives approval to connect Ireland through satellite gateway at National Space Centre Ltd →

What has changed on this project, and when

Next milestone: Kuiper gateway entry into service for Irish customers2 November 2026 · previously: Kuiper commercial beta rollout; potential 32m 'Big Dish' restoration.
Stage: ComReg approved Amazon Project Kuiper satellite earth station gateway at NSC's Elfordstown facility (announced 6 Oct 2025)2 November 2026 · previously: operational

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