TO RESEARCH,
INNOVATE & ENGAGE
Exploring the Universe from Pordenone, Italy
TO RESEARCH,
INNOVATE & ENGAGE
Exploring the Universe from Pordenone, Italy
EXPECTED OPENING
AUTUMN 2025
Located just north of the city of Pordenone (Italy), within the Polo Tecnologico Alto Adriatico technology center, the PL SPACE CENTER is an advanced facility developed by PrimaLuceLab to drive innovation in astronomical and space-related technologies. Equipped with state-of-the-art optical and radio telescopes and ground stations, it serves as a research and development site for testing and enhancing PrimaLuceLab hardware and software solutions. The PL SPACE CENTER also provides institutional partners—such as universities, research institutes, and space companies—the opportunity to experience and evaluate PrimaLuceLab technologies. Once a year, the facility opens its doors to the public for a special event designed to inspire the community through the wonder of space and scientific discovery.
THE INSTRUMENTS AT PL SPACE CENTER
INTREPID 500-12 ground station is a 5-meter diameter antenna system built for space communication in the S and X radio bands, enabling capturing artificial radio signals from deep-space probes and satellites.
The SPIDER 300A MarkII radio telescope comes with a 3-meter diameter antenna and is specifically designed for 1420 MHz radio astronomy education and outreach.
Coming in Summer 2025, the DUAL-PRO Observatory Station features a 3-meter diameter dome with dual telescopes for astrophotography, astronomy studies, & satellite imaging.
WHY WE CREATED THE PL SPACE CENTER
At PrimaLuceLab, our mission is to push the boundaries of astronomical and space-related technology. We created the PL SPACE CENTER as a dedicated site for research, testing, and innovation—where we develop and refine our telescopes, radio telescopes, ground stations and software solutions for both astronomy and space applications. This unique facility also allows institutional partners, such as universities, research centers, and aerospace companies, to experience and evaluate our technologies firsthand. Once a year, the PL SPACE CENTER opens its doors to the public, inviting people of all ages to discover the universe and be inspired by the possibilities of space exploration. Whether you’re a researcher, an engineer, or simply passionate about the cosmos, the PL SPACE CENTER allows you to connect to Space and the Universe.
FOR THE PUBLIC: HOW TO VISIT PL SPACE CENTER
Do you want to visit? PL SPACE CENTER is not a public location and it’s not always open, however, when it’s not in use for research or institutional activities, we may host special events where visitors can explore the cosmos using our advanced telescopes. To attend one of these events, you’ll need to register through the CALENDAR. Registrations will open once the center becomes operational, starting in Autumn 2025.
Here’s how it works:
In the CALENDAR we create events that you can partecipate to.
Select one EVENT you would like to participate to and register for your visit.
We’ll send you the registration confirmation you will show to our team at the beginning of your VISIT.
In the CALENDAR we create events that you can partecipate to.
Select one EVENT you would like to participate to and register for your visit.
We’ll send you the registration confirmation you will show to our team at the beginning of your VISIT.
You cannot visit the PL SPACE CENTER unless you registered to an EVENT. You can also contact us to info@primalucelab.com to ask for more informations.
CONTACT US
PL Space Center at Polo Tecnologico Alto Adriatico Via Roveredo 20/b 33170 Pordenone (ITALY)
info@primalucelab.com
PL Space Center is an advanced astronomical observatory equipped with cutting-edge telescopes developed by PrimaLuceLab.
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