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China Space
China launches three astronauts to replace crew on Chinese space station
China has launched three astronauts into space to replace the crew on the Chinese Tiangong space station, marking a further step in the country’s ambitions for a crewed mission to the Moon and explore Mars.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Europe Space Launch
European start-up scrubs attempt to launch orbital rocket on first test flight
A private European aerospace company scrubbed its attempt on Monday to launch the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle from Norway.

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Iran says it conducted successful space launch in programme criticised by West
Iran says it conducted successful space launch in programme criticised by West
Iran said on Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its programme the West alleges improves Tehran’s ballistic missile plans.

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

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Iran says it conducted successful space launch in programme criticised by West
Iran said on Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its programme the West alleges improves Tehran’s ballistic missile plans.

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Chinese crew returns to Earth after six months in space
Chinese crew returns to Earth after six months in space
Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after a six-month stay on China’s Tiangong space station. A parachute slowed their capsule’s night-time descent to a remote landing area in China’s Inner Mongolia region.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration
China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration
China has launched a new three-person crew to its orbiting space station as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space with missions to the Moon and beyond.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

China ready to launch next crew to its orbiting space station
China ready to launch next crew to its orbiting space station
China said all systems are ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station early on Wednesday, the latest mission to make the country a major space power.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Cosmic discovery solves black hole mystery that had perplexed scientists
Cosmic discovery solves black hole mystery that had perplexed scientists
The breakthrough was made by an international team of astrophysicists led by Queen’s University Belfast

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Craft carrying two Russians and an American docks at space station
Craft carrying two Russians and an American docks at space station
A Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russians and an American has docked at the International Space Station, a little more than three hours after its launch.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer
Juice spacecraft to pass over Earth in ‘world first’ fly-by
The mission aims to investigate whether Jupiter’s three moons – Callisto, Europa and Ganymede – can support life in its oceans.

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples
China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples
However, they noted there were limits to that co-operation, specifically with the United States

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Chinese probe returns to Earth with first samples from far side of the Moon
Chinese probe returns to Earth with first samples from far side of the Moon
The far side is also known to have mountains and impact craters, contrasting with the relatively flat expanses visible on the near side

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Chinese spacecraft leaves moon’s surface carrying rocks
Chinese spacecraft leaves moon’s surface carrying rocks
The Chang’e-6 probe was launched last month and its lander touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday.

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of the moon in growing rivalry with US
Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of the moon in growing rivalry with US
A Chinese spacecraft landed on the moon’s far side on Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side. The landing module touched down at 6.

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Boeing space flight aborted just minutes before lift-off
Boeing space flight aborted just minutes before lift-off
Boeing’s latest attempt to launch astronauts into space has ended in failure after a last-minute problem.

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Moon stock
China sends probe to get samples from less-explored far side of the Moon
China has launched a lunar probe to land on the far side of the Moon and return with samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.

Fri, 03 May, 2024

China launches three-member Shenzhou-18 crew to its space station
China launches three-member Shenzhou-18 crew to its space station
China has launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station as part of its ambitious programme that aims to put astronauts on the Moon by 2030.

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Russia blasts new heavy-lift rocket into space after two aborted launches
Russia blasts new heavy-lift rocket into space after two aborted launches
Russia has successfully test-launched a new heavy-lift rocket from its Far Eastern space complex, a lift-off that comes after two aborted attempts earlier this week.

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Russia’s second attempt to launch new heavy-lift rocket is aborted
Russia’s second attempt to launch new heavy-lift rocket is aborted
Russia’s second attempt to test-launch a new heavy-lift rocket from its Far Eastern space complex has been aborted. The launch of the Angara-A5 rocket from the Vostochny spaceport was cancelled about two minutes before its planned time on Wednesday.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Russia aborts planned test launch of new heavy-lift space rocket
Russia aborts planned test launch of new heavy-lift space rocket
Russian space officials have aborted the test launch of a new heavy-lift rocket from its far-eastern launch pad.

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Soyuz capsule carrying three crew from space station lands safely in Kazakhstan
Soyuz capsule carrying three crew from space station lands safely in Kazakhstan
A Russian space capsule carrying two women and one man has safely landed in a steppe in Kazakhstan after their missions aboard the International Space Station.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

Russian Soyuz spacecraft docks at International Space Station
Russian Soyuz spacecraft docks at International Space Station
Thursday’s attempted launch was halted by an automatic safety system about 20 seconds before the scheduled lift-off

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Bases, experiments, mining: the race to protect the surface of the moon
Bases, experiments, mining: the race to protect the surface of the moon
Researchers say ‘global consensus’ is needed within the next few years to safeguard scientifically important lunar areas, what with the demands of bases and mining

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Russian Soyuz rocket blasts off for International Space Station
Russian Soyuz rocket blasts off for International Space Station
A Russian Soyuz rocket carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station has blasted off, two days after its launch was aborted at the last minute.

Sat, 23 Mar, 2024

Russia’s space agency aborts launch of astronauts to International Space Station
Russia’s space agency aborts launch of astronauts to International Space Station
Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off but the crew are safe, officials have said.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Galway lecturer part of space research to shed new light on formation of planets
Galway lecturer part of space research to shed new light on formation of planets
The collection of new images showcases the diversity of planet-forming discs in just three, relatively small, regions of the galaxy

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

ERS-2 satellite
Space satellite returns to Earth’s atmosphere after almost 30 years
The ERS-2 satellite fell in the North Pacific Ocean somewhere between Alaska and Hawaii at around 5.17pm GMT on Wednesday, bringing to an end a nearly three-decade-long orbit

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

European satellite due to fall to Earth after nearly 30 years in space
European satellite due to fall to Earth after nearly 30 years in space
The satellite will break up into pieces during re-entry, the majority of which will burn up, the European Space Agency (ESA) said

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Astronauts head to space station on chartered flight
Astronauts head to space station on chartered flight
Their capsule should reach the space station on Saturday.

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

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Four quick and easy ways to transform a small room
The key to refreshing your decor and switching up your space is all in the detail, according to interior designer Dara Huang 

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

US military space plane blasts off on secretive years-long mission
US military space plane blasts off on secretive years-long mission
The US military’s X-37B space plane has blasted off on another secretive mission, expected to last at least a couple of years. Like previous missions, the reusable plane resembling a mini-space shuttle carried classified experiments.

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Rocket Lab launches Japanese satellite from complex in New Zealand
Rocket Lab launches Japanese satellite from complex in New Zealand
US firm Rocket Lab, which specialises in putting small satellites into orbit, has launched a Japanese satellite from the space company’s complex on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula.

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

'History made' as Ireland launches first satellite
'History made' as Ireland launches first satellite
Ireland has successfully launched its first satellite into space in a 'remarkable first' for the country and its space sector

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Dublin city centre incident
Irish Examiner view: Short-term over-reaction to Dublin riots could be as bad as inaction
From facial recognition technology to water cannon — we need to ensure our security response to the riots is proportionate, and will work for the benefit of all in the longer term

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

CC IRISH SATELLITE
Meet the team behind Ireland’s first satellite which is due to launch into space on Friday
There is a sense of national pride among the team behind Ireland's first satellite, EIRSAT-1, with those involved hoping Friday's planned launch is not the last but instead a catalyst for an expanding industry in Ireland

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Earth and Moon. Space view,Universe Concept.
Ireland's first-ever satellite set for launch into space this month
The miniature cube EIRSAT-1 satellite was first selected by the ESA back in 2017, and it has been under development since

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

China unveils space telescope plan as next space station crew prepares to launch
China unveils space telescope plan as next space station crew prepares to launch
China announced plans to send a new telescope to probe deep into the universe as it prepared to launch the country’s next, three-member crew for its orbiting space station.

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

Nasa's Osiris-Rex mission
Samples from asteroid could be key to secrets of building blocks of life – Nasa
Nasa administrator Bill Nelson said the sample will “help scientists investigate the origins of life on our own planet for generations to come”

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

American and two Russians return to Earth after a year in space
American and two Russians return to Earth after a year in space
A Nasa astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts have returned to Earth after being in space for just over a year. American Frank Rubio set a record for the longest US spaceflight as a result of the extended stay.

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

Musk's SpaceX considers Irish office, report suggests
Musk's SpaceX considers Irish office, report suggests
SpaceX is set to open an office in Dublin in what would mark the first physical presence of the Elon Musk-founded space company in Europe, the Sunday Times reported.

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

Japan launches lunar lander and X-ray telescope to explore origins of universe
Japan launches lunar lander and X-ray telescope to explore origins of universe
In co-operation with Nasa, Jaxa will look at the strength of light at different wavelengths, the temperature of things in space, and their shapes and brightness

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

New horizons beckon after India's lunar triumph
New horizons beckon after India's lunar triumph
How India's relationships with its partners and rivals, and its global role more broadly, evolve remains to be seen. But the country’s achievements in space — most recently the first-ever landing of a lunar rover on the Moon's south pole — undoubtedly strengthen its diplomatic hand, not least because of the respect they inspire in other countries.

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

India's landing shows the moon is not just the final frontier for super-powers
India's landing shows the moon is not just the final frontier for super-powers
Schools throughout India were kept open so students could experience the event together.

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

'Disappointment' for stargazers in Ireland as clouds eclipse first supermoon of August 
'Disappointment' for stargazers in Ireland as clouds eclipse first supermoon of August 
However, luck could just be on our side as a rare Super Blue Moon is expected at the end of the month

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

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