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Moon rock donated to Ireland by Apollo astronauts was destroyed by fire

Moon rock donated to Ireland by Apollo astronauts was destroyed by fire

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

A priceless piece of lunar rock given to Ireland following a Nasa mission was lost in a fire at Dunsink Observatory, newly released records show.
Three reported UFO sightings across greater Belfast in 2024

Three reported UFO sightings across greater Belfast in 2024

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

Police told the PA news agency following a Freedom of Information request that all the reports were ‘noted for information’.
Irish-Dutch Pathfinder space mission will see Ireland's first commercial rocket launch

Irish-Dutch Pathfinder space mission will see Ireland's first commercial rocket launch

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

The Pathfinder launch site will be on Ireland's west coast, which is an ideal destination for commercial rocket launches.
Nasa mission to Jupiter moon is 'not looking for ET', but for signs it could be habitable

Nasa mission to Jupiter moon is 'not looking for ET', but for signs it could be habitable

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

The Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will explore Jupiter's Europa moon, will have launch windows until November 6th.
Blue-green algae on Ireland's largest lake to be observed from space

Blue-green algae on Ireland's largest lake to be observed from space

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

A competition has been launched to find solutions to predict, detect and monitor the extent and movement of the noxious blooms on the lough.
Ireland’s first satellite is carried into space on rocket launched in California

Ireland’s first satellite is carried into space on rocket launched in California

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Ireland's first satellite, Eirsat-1, has been successfully launched into orbit.

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