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NASA launches spacecraft destined to crash into rogue meteors

A NASA mission to deliberately crash a spacecraft into an asteroid to demonstrate the world's first planetary defence system, lifted off from its base at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday night. The Double Asteroid Redirection ...

24 Nov 2021 at 12:18

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US astronomers observe star devouring planet in possible preview of Earth's end

Astronomers have spotted a star devouring a planet in a possible preview of the ultimate fate of Earth. As a star runs out of fuel, it will billow out to a million times its original size, engulfing any matter – and planets – in its wake. While ...

04 May 2023 at 11:55

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Giant asteroid the size of Statue of Liberty has potential to wipe out Ireland in 2032

A giant asteroid is hurtling in the direction of Earth and is a 130 to 300 feet wide space rock called 2024 Y24. David Moore, Astronomy Ireland, said that the asteroid would be a "country killer" if it strikes Earth. According to Dublin Live, ...

05 Feb 2025 at 14:09

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You will need to be up early to spot Santa this year

Due to weather conditions NASA said it will be unable to track Santa in the skies this year, but you will be able to have a sneak peak of Santa in rehearsal in the lead up to the big day. The ‘sleigh’ will be visible to the naked eye if you ...

18 Dec 2021 at 12:03

Arts & Entertainment

NASA asked to help find elusive Loch Ness Monster following 'several potential sightings'

Nasa has been asked to help out as a new search for the Loch Ness Monster is set to get under way. The Loch Ness Centre, in the Highlands in Scotland, has asked space explorers Nasa, and other scientists and universities, to lend their ...

11 Apr 2024 at 15:43

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NASA to launch moon mission this week after series of failed attempts

Nasa will try to launch its Artemis moon mission on Wednesday, after a series of failed attempts earlier in the year. Nasa is now targeting 6.04am for the launch of Artemis 1, which will test the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) ...

15 Nov 2022 at 18:18

Arts & Entertainment

First James Webb Space Telescope image shows universe in spectacular detail

The first image from Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope has been revealed, showing what is said to be the “deepest” and most detailed picture of the cosmos to date. Known as Webb’s First Deep Field, the picture showcases a galaxy ...

12 Jul 2022 at 12:39

National News

Old Nasa satellite falling to Earth

An old Nasa satellite is expected to fall to Earth this week, but experts tracking the spacecraft say chances are low that it will pose any danger. The defunct science satellite known as Rhessi will plummet through the ...

19 Apr 2023 at 10:10

Arts & Entertainment

‘City killer’ asteroid to pass between Earth and moon’s orbit

An asteroid big enough to wipe out a city will travel harmlessly between Earth and the moon’s orbit this weekend, missing both celestial bodies. Saturday’s close encounter will offer astronomers the chance to study a ...

24 Mar 2023 at 09:19

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China reveals plan to land astronauts on the moon before 2030 in new space race

Chinese authorities have revealed plans to land astronauts on the moon before 2030 – another advance in what is increasingly seen as a new space race pitting the Asian autocracy against the United States and its ...

29 May 2023 at 17:27

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REVEALED: Where did the Nasa satellite fall on Earth?

An old Nasa satellite that studied the sun for more than a decade fell to Earth over the Sahara Desert, the space agency has reported. Nasa officials said they have received no reports of damage or injury so ...

21 Apr 2023 at 09:55

Arts & Entertainment

James Webb telescope shows spectacular photos of the outermost planet

Nasa has released new shots of Neptune, the solar system’s outermost planet, taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. The pictures, taken in July, show not only Neptune’s thin rings, but its faint dust ...

22 Sept 2022 at 13:30

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