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Watch the full launch of the first satellite designed and built in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - April 3, 2018

The satellite, named Project Irazú in honor of one of Costa Rican’s iconic volcanoes, was built by the Central American Aeronautics and Space Association (ACAE) and the Costa Rican Technological Institute (TEC).

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Astronauts from 6 space agencies to convene in Costa Rica next week

L. Arias - March 3, 2016

Former astronauts from various international space agencies will share their experiences at a public event at the National Stadium in San José next Wednesday. It's part of a U.N.-sponsored workshop on human space technology.