Organisation: International Space Station

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Extra measures have been taken to keep the crew healthy and safe before launch. File picture.

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US-Russian crew blast off for space station after strict quarantine

Russian space officials have taken extra precautions to protect the crew during training and pre-flight preparations as the coronavirus outbreak has swept the world.

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Letter to the Editor: Brazil burns to increase beef and soya output

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LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Calls for landlords to be up front about rent prices; Woman in rape trial on the stand for eighth day

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Students’ space odyssey as astronaut makes contact

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Astronaut suffers double hurricane blow while orbiting the Earth

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Irish astrophysicist: Asteroid strike a question of when not if

50 years on and Star Trek is still as important to its Irish fans

Half a century since its debut, Star Trek is as hot as ever, with the movie franchise a regular summer blockbuster and a new series coming to Netflix. Jonathan deBurca Butler talks to some lifelong Trekkies about its enduring appeal.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2016

Tyndall National Institute radiation monitor bound for space

A wearable early-warning radiation monitor for astronauts, developed in part by Irish researchers, is bound for the International Space Station (ISS) this summer.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2016

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

Chris Hadfield tells Cork teens to ‘dream big and aim for the stars’

Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield has told Irish teenagers to dream big and aim for the stars.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2015

VIDEO Zero G fizzy tablets in space!

The guys at the International Space Station have been playing with liquids and tablets in zero g yet again and it looks spectacular

Tue, 13 Oct, 2015

Quirky World: Cereal offenders make off with £45k of breakfast bars

Some of the stranger stories from around the world

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

Matt Molloy of The Chieftans is not quite as well-travelled as his famous flute

The Chieftains’ Matt Molloy talks to Eoin Edwards about some of his and his instrument’s epic journeys

Tue, 27 Jan, 2015

Crew of International Space Station move modules

A problem in the US segment of the International Space Station has prompted its six-person crew to quickly lock it up and move to a Russian module but they are not in danger, Russian and US officials said.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2015

Quirky World ... 3D printer takes giant step for self-sufficiency in space

USA: The first 3D printer in space has popped out its first creation — a sample replacement part for itself.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2014

Space Station gets its own 3D printer in Dragon delivery

The International Space Station accepted another SpaceX shipment – containing the first 3-D printer ever launched into orbit.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2014

An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth

Chris Hadfield

Sun, 23 Feb, 2014

Hadfield touches down to command tourism drive

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is to become a tourism ambassador for Ireland.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2014

2013: A breakthrough year for science

UNSEATING 2012 from its throne as one of the most remarkable years for science in the 21st century would require a truly brilliant discovery or breakthrough.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2014

Radisens Diagnostics

Radisens Diagnostics was recently selected as one of six companies to partake in the recently announced National Healthcare Innovation Hub pilot launched to support the development and implementation of new healthcare innovations.

Fri, 21 Sep, 2012

China spacecraft docks with module

A Chinese spacecraft carrying three astronauts has docked with an orbiting module where they will live and work for several days as part of preparations for crewing a permanent space station.

Mon, 18 Jun, 2012

Study: Debris in Earth’s orbit must be cleaned up

SPACE junk has made such a mess of Earth’s orbit that experts say we may need to finally think about cleaning it up.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2011

Bustec to double workforce at Shannon to 50

A SHANNON-BASED firm that provides testing technology to ensure the International Space Station is not at risk of shut-down, is set to double its workforce over the next three years.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2011

Networking sites key to urging voter turnout

FACEBOOK, Flickr, MySpace, Twitter – they have all been enlisted to encourage Europe’s 375 million voters to cast their votes in the European Parliament elections.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2009

Astronaut to link up with Irish family from space

A live link between an astronaut on board the International Space Station and his Irish in-laws will be televised tomorrow.

Sun, 03 Feb, 2008

Space shuttle to rendezvous with space station tonight

Budding astronomers will be hoping for clear skies tonight as the Space Shuttle Endeavour joins with the International Space Station (ISS) over Ireland.

Tue, 07 Aug, 2007

NASA warns US may end participation in Russian space flights

Nasa’s top official said today the future of US participation in Russian space flights was in doubt.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2005

Education critical to attract jobs, says FÁS

CONTINUOUS education and re-training are critical if Ireland’s highly skilled workforce is to remain competitive and if the country is to lure major jobs projects here, FÁS said yesterday.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2004

International Space Station gets new tenants

An American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts have moved into the International Space Station for a four-month stay.

Tue, 14 Aug, 2001