Irbene Telescope (RT-32) VIRAC - Radio astronomy centre
The Irbene radio telescope (known as RT-32) has a rather interesting history of restoration. 📡 Key facts Built: 1970s (during the Soviet era) Originally used as a secret radio signal interception facility After the withdrawal of Soviet troops in 1994, it was abandoned and partially damaged. After restoration, since 2015, the telescope: operates as part of VIRAC (Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre) participates in the international VLBI (Very Long Baseline Interferometry) network is used for: astronomy, satellite communications, space research.