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Exact time to see brilliant star-like object over Irish skies on Sunday night
International Space Station
Tonight, Sunday July 12, will see a brilliant star-like object blazing over Irish skies
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Gruesome discovery after astronauts completed 'perfect' landing after dying 104 miles up in space
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WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Three astronauts died on their return from Salyut 1 – the world's first space station with the horrifying discovery made only after they made a flawless landing back on earth in 1971
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Astronaut's haunting two word last request before horrifying death in space
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An astronaut making his return to earth after completing an historic mission in space is said to have made a simple two word request before losing his life when his spacecraft suddenly depressurised
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Astronaut’s chilling final act before knowing he would die in space
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An astronaut left a tragic legacy after being sent on a mission to space in a faulty aircraft. He crash landed back on earth and became the first human to die in a spaceflight incident
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Rare 'Blue Moon' to appear over Irish skies this weekend
The Moon
A stunning Blue Moon will grace Irish skies this weekend
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As Artemis II blasts off to the Moon, is it history in the making or an epic waste of time and money? Have your say
Nasa
Some might say it's a new milestone for humanity - others might say there's bigger issues to sort here on Earth
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Nasa's mission to the Moon: All you need to know ahead of Artemis II blast off
The Moon
The Moon mission is “ready to go” - here's what's happening
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Space Bermuda Triangle where satellites die in Earth's magnetic field weak spot
Space
The South Atlantic Anomaly was first identified in the late 19th century and continues causing satellite malfunctions, with the dangerous area expanding since 2014
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Horrifying two last words of Challenger pilot before disaster killed all on board
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On 28 January 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after launch, killing all seven crew members in a tragedy watched by millions
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Columbia astronauts' chilling final moments after learning they were about to die
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Seven astronauts died when NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during re-entry on 1 February 2003, with the crew unaware of the danger until their final moments
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Chilling final seconds of Challenger astronauts in disaster watched by millions
Nasa
The Space Shuttle Challenger was just 73 seconds into its mission when it broke apart in a fireball, claiming the lives of all seven crew members on board
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Northern Lights Ireland tracker pinpoints exact time and best places to see aurora tonight
Northern Lights
Parts of Ireland were treated to a rare Northern Lights display last night and there's a chance of seeing the aurora again tonight.
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Final supermoon of 2025 to illuminate Irish skies this week
The Moon
The Cold Moon will be visible rising at sunset on Thursday evening to the naked eye
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NASA spaceman captures jaw-dropping views of aurora from orbit: 'The most amazing view'
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NASA astronaut Jonny Kim shared the scene from aboard the International Space Station
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NASA drops 3I/ATLAS 'spaceship' bombshell in major comet update as new images released
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New information has been made public on the mysterious interstellar 3I/Atlas, which some believe is a comet and others fear it could potentially be an 'alien spaceship'
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Keeping up with Kim Kardashian's conspiracy theories - proof she really did honeymoon in Portlaoise
Kim Kardashian
Last week the reality TV billionaire denounced the Apollo moon landings as “fake” to the faithful flock who devote their lives to Keeping up with the Kardashians and their theories
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Northern lights Ireland tracker: Exact time and location to see rare Aurora as red alert issued
Northern Lights
Parts of Ireland were treated to a rare Northern Lights display last night and there's a strong chance of seeing the aurora again tonight.
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Incredible supermoon to illuminate Irish skies
Supermoon
Also known as the Beaver Moon, this full moon has been dubbed the “brightest and biggest" full moon people will see in their lifetimes
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Mystery bright object in Irish skies likely to be US rocket debris
SpaceX
The strange burst of light seen from various parts of Ireland on Wednesday night had surprised many people who questioned its origin
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'A very spectacular sight' - Pilots baffled after 'bright object' spotted in skies above Ireland
SpaceX
Pilots flying over Irish airspace spotted “bright lights, swirling and letting off gas”
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Saturn and Venus set to be visible over Irish skies
Space
Saturn will be visible in the South as a bright star, while Venus can be seen in broad daylight with the naked eye
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Lunar eclipse to illuminate Irish skies this weekend - here's all you need to know
Space
A lunar eclipse will occur on Sunday - and no special equipment is needed to see the celestial display
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Donald Trump hits back at death rumours with just three words
Donald Trump
Donald Trump's announcement that US Space Command HQ will move to Huntsville, Alabama, creating 30,000 jobs, was overshadowed by public concern over his health.
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Northern Lights in Ireland tonight: Tracker shows where and when to see the Aurora
Northern Lights
A rare geomagnetic storm tonight could make the Northern Lights visible across Ireland.
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