International Space Station

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<p>NASA astronaut Suni Williams gives a thumbs-up after being helped out of a SpaceX capsule onboard the SpaceX recovery ship Megan after landing in the water off the coast of Tallahassee, Fla., Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (Keegan Barber/NASA via AP)</p>

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Nasa astronauts back on Earth after being stuck months on ISS: ‘grins, ear to ear’

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore back safely with American Nicholas Hague and Russian Aleksandr Gorbunov

<p>Nasa astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore en route to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 in June. They are currently in limbo on the International Space Station (ISS). Photo: AP/Chris O'Meara</p>

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Boeing Starliner astronauts: What six months stuck in space may do to their perception of time

<p>According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, January's full moon is often referred to as the 'wolf moon' as a reference to wolves that used to howl at night around this time of year. Picture: Denis Boyle</p>

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Wolf Moon: First full moon of 2024 to appear in Irish skies on Thursday

20 years of continuous human presence in space

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International Space Station to be visible across Irish skies for 12 nights

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Space makes astronauts more susceptible to infection

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Ireland’s first satellite ‘to open doors’ for more space demonstrations

Smashing success: NASA asteroid strike results in big nudge

The space agency attempted the first test of its kind two weeks ago to see if in the future a killer rock could be nudged out of Earth’s way.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

Space station's first all-private astronaut team arrive at orbiting research platform

Their arrival came about 21 hours after the four-man team representing Houston-based startup company Axiom Space Inc lifted off on Friday from NASA's Kennedy Space Center

Sat, 09 Apr, 2022

Security Council Meets on Situation in Somalia

Letters to the Editor: Ireland should use its voice at UN for peace

The statement by our Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Geraldine Byrne Nason, to the UN was, in my opinion, neither balanced nor constructive. The statement firmly aligned Ireland with the threatening posture of the US and Nato.

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

Recycled capsule launched with supplies for International Space Station

SpaceX has launched a used supply ship on a used rocket to the International Space Station.

Mon, 02 Apr, 2018

Spacewalkers to install new hand on Space Station's robot arm

Astronauts gave the International Space Station's big robot arm a new hand in what was the first of three Nasa spacewalks planned over the next two weeks.

Thu, 05 Oct, 2017

People's Republic of Cork flag to orbit 400km above Earth

Two Cork flags are set to boldly go where no rebel county flags have gone before.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2017

First Irish satellite to be launched in space

Ireland is boldly going where it has never gone before by preparing to launch its very first satellite in space.

Tue, 23 May, 2017

Urgent repairs to be carried out at International Space Station

Nasa has ordered astronauts to carry out urgent repairs at the International Space Station.

Mon, 22 May, 2017

International Space Station to take call from Irish primary children

The International Space Station is taking a call from a group of Irish primary school children today.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017

American, Frenchman and Russian blast off for International Space Station

A Soyuz rocket carrying a veteran American astronaut, a French newcomer and a Russian cosmonaut has blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS).

Thu, 17 Nov, 2016

Soyuz rocket blasts off for International Space Station

A Soyuz rocket carrying two Russians and an American has blasted off for the International Space Station.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2016

Tim Peake fired up by combustion experiments on International Space Station

Playing with fire in space has been the "coolest" part of Major Tim Peake's scientific mission so far, the British astronaut has revealed.

Tue, 03 May, 2016

Stargazer Lottie doll-maker Ian Harkin expects footage of doll from International Space Station

Stargazer Lottie may not have Barbie’s big advertising budget —but as the first doll in space she’s getting the kind of publicity that money cannot buy.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Astronaut’s father speaks of pride ahead of space trip

The father of the British astronaut set to travel into space tomorrow has spoken of his pride after watching the Russian rocket that will carry his son into space being lifted onto its launch pad.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Astronaut to be first to run marathon in space

A British astronaut may become the first man to run a marathon in space. Tim Peake will run the 26.2 miles on the International Space Station (ISS), on a treadmill, at the same time as the London Marathon in April.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

International space station needs repairs after power problem

The International Space Station has taken a power hit, and spacewalking repairs may be needed. First, though, a replacement part must be delivered via rocket.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2015

Britain's first gov-backed astronaut is heading to the International Space Station

Britain's first government-backed astronaut has said he feels privileged to be part of a mission to the International Space Station.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

They're sending booze up to the International Space Station

Space Whiskey? Space whiskey.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2015

Your Wednesday evening news catch-up

Gardaí are hunting for a man wanted in the UK in connection with rape, theft, and assault allegations; Usain Bolt is set to conquer the screens with a road to Rio film; a Russian supply spacecraft spins out of control and Brendan O'Connor’s Saturday Night Show is under fire over comments made about US President Barack Obama. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this evening.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015

PICTURES: The SpaceX Dragon crossed the Irish sky last night