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New source of water found in moon samples from space mission

Scientists have discovered a new and renewable source of water on the moon for future explorers in lunar samples from a Chinese mission. Water was embedded in tiny glass beads in the lunar dirt where meteorite impacts occur. These shiny, ...

28 Mar 2023 at 16:50

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REVEALED: The latest step in Nasa’s plan to land astronauts on the moon again

A satellite the size of a microwave oven has successfully broken free from its orbit around Earth and is heading towards the moon. It is the latest step in Nasa’s plan to land astronauts on the lunar surface again. It has been an ...

04 Jul 2022 at 13:41

Arts & Entertainment

Nasa loses contact with spacecraft on way to moon

Nasa said it has lost contact with a spacecraft heading to the moon to test out a lopsided lunar orbit, but agency engineers are hopeful they can fix the problem. After one successful communication and a second partial one on ...

06 Jul 2022 at 12:37

Arts & Entertainment

NASA set date for test flight of giant moon rocket

On the 53rd anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, Nasa announced that it is shooting for a late August launch of its new moon rocket. Nasa will attempt the more than month-long lunar test flight with three mannequins, ...

21 Jul 2022 at 12:50

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Perseid meteor shower to light up Irish skies this weekend

The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night skies in what is considered one of the highlights of the year for star gazers. It is expected to peak in the early hours of Saturday, with up to 150 shooting stars ...

11 Aug 2022 at 13:49

National News

Moon halo lights up night sky over Ireland

Sky gazers were in for a celestial treat last night when a magnificent lunar halo could be spotted around the moon, with some even catching a glimpse of an incredible double halo. A lunar halo is an atmospheric ...

25 Jan 2024 at 14:41

National News

'On the brink of something really exciting' - New moon rocket from Nasa set to launch

Nasa is set to launch its new Moon rocket on Monday, marking the next chapter in putting humans back on the Moon. The flight is the first in the agency’s Artemis programme and will be uncrewed this time. ...

27 Aug 2022 at 12:33

What's On

Derry's upcoming Flower Moon Market promises to be a great day out

The Derry Business Collective is hosting the Flower Moon Market on Sunday, May 26 in St Columbs Hall from 1-6pm. A spokesperson for the collective said: “With over 60 local vendors, food and drink, live ...

15 May 2024 at 15:30

Arts & Entertainment

Nasa’s moon rocket moved to launch pad ahead of debut flight

Nasa’s new moon rocket arrived at the launch pad on Wednesday ahead of its debut flight in less than two weeks. The 322ft rocket emerged from its mammoth hangar late on Tuesday, drawing crowds of ...

17 Aug 2022 at 15:29

Arts & Entertainment

REVEALED: The planet with the most moons

Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92. That is more than any other planet in our solar system. Saturn, the one-time leader, ...

04 Feb 2023 at 10:15

Arts & Entertainment

Plants grow in soil from the moon for the first time

Plants have been grown in soil from the moon for the first time. The milestone in lunar and space exploration is a first step towards one day growing plants for food and oxygen on the moon ...

12 May 2022 at 17:37

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 ...

24 Mar 2023 at 09:19

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