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A pair of probes creating an artificial total solar eclipse (European Space Agency/AP)

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European satellites launched in demo to create artificial solar eclipses

Two European satellites have rocketed into orbit on a mission to create artificial solar eclipses through formation flying in space.

<p>Artist impression issued by ESA of space debris in low Earth orbit (LEO)</p>

outdoors

We need to protect Earth’s orbit from dangerous space junk

<p>March is also a good month to catch views of the planets Venus and Jupiter which will continue to be visible throughout the month in the south after sunset.</p>

outdoors

Skymatters: March is a good month to catch views of the planets Venus and Jupiter

Irish Examiner view: Space project plan highlights irony of poor broadband

ourview

Irish Examiner view: Space project plan highlights irony of poor broadband

Popular view of Earth could do with some revising by Donald Trump

general

Popular view of Earth could do with some revising by Donald Trump

Phil Hogan: Satellites to make CAP payments more efficient

farming

Phil Hogan: Satellites to make CAP payments more efficient