Solar probe reveals Sun's closest-ever photos A solar probe built by the European Space Agency and NASA has delivered the closest photos ever taken of the Sun's surface. World • 17 Jul 20
Solar probe reveals Sun's closest-ever photos A solar probe built by the European Space Agency and NASA has delivered the closest photos ever taken of the Sun's surface. World • 17 Jul 20
Hubble reveals stunning image to mark 30th anniversary The Hubble Space Telescope has shown off a mesmerising new image from deep in space to mark its 30th anniversary. News Lens • 24 Apr 20
Hubble reveals stunning image to mark 30th anniversary The Hubble Space Telescope has shown off a mesmerising new image from deep in space to mark its 30th anniversary. News Lens • 24 Apr 20
Air pollution decreases across European urban areas Air pollution has decreased in urban areas across Europe during lockdowns to combat the coronavirus, new satellite images showed on Monday. World • 29 Mar 20
Air pollution decreases across European urban areas Air pollution has decreased in urban areas across Europe during lockdowns to combat the coronavirus, new satellite images showed on Monday. World • 29 Mar 20
NASA and ESA launch mission to map sun A new probe built by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) has set off on a journey to the sun to take the first close-up look at the star's polar regions. World • 10 Feb 20
NASA and ESA launch mission to map sun A new probe built by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) has set off on a journey to the sun to take the first close-up look at the star's polar regions. World • 10 Feb 20
Irish software company to guide Solar Orbiter An Irish software company will play a role ensuring a spacecraft built by the European Space Agency will orbit the sun. Business • 07 Feb 20
Irish software company to guide Solar Orbiter An Irish software company will play a role ensuring a spacecraft built by the European Space Agency will orbit the sun. Business • 07 Feb 20
Irish company creates vital component for space launch The work of an Irish technology company has been described as "mission critical" to next week's launch by the European Space Agency of its solar orbiter which is designed to examine the sun in the coming years. Ireland • 29 Jan 20
Irish company creates vital component for space launch The work of an Irish technology company has been described as "mission critical" to next week's launch by the European Space Agency of its solar orbiter which is designed to examine the sun in the coming years. Ireland • 29 Jan 20
ApisProtect teams up with European Space Agency Cork-based agtech company ApisProtect has joined the Tyndall National Institute-led business incubator at the European Space Agency (ESA) Space Solutions Centre Ireland. Business • 29 Nov 19
ApisProtect teams up with European Space Agency Cork-based agtech company ApisProtect has joined the Tyndall National Institute-led business incubator at the European Space Agency (ESA) Space Solutions Centre Ireland. Business • 29 Nov 19
67 Irish firms working with European Space Agency Ireland makes a significant return on its current investment in space-related activity, according to Minister of State John Halligan. Business • 19 Jun 19
67 Irish firms working with European Space Agency Ireland makes a significant return on its current investment in space-related activity, according to Minister of State John Halligan. Business • 19 Jun 19
Athlone IT to develop first large-scale 3D printer The European Space Agency has asked researchers at Athlone IT to develop the world's first large-scale 3D printer. Science and Technology • 19 Mar 19
Athlone IT to develop first large-scale 3D printer The European Space Agency has asked researchers at Athlone IT to develop the world's first large-scale 3D printer. Science and Technology • 19 Mar 19
Mars Express captures stunning ice scene on Red Planet An 82km-wide crater on Mars that may be topped with snow has been photographed by the European Space Agency's Mars Express. Science • 21 Dec 18
Mars Express captures stunning ice scene on Red Planet An 82km-wide crater on Mars that may be topped with snow has been photographed by the European Space Agency's Mars Express. Science • 21 Dec 18
European rocket-maker ArianeGroup to cut 2,300 jobs European aerospace and defence firm ArianeGroup is to cut 2,300 jobs by 2022 as orders fall and development of a new rocket nears its end, management has said. World • 13 Nov 18
European rocket-maker ArianeGroup to cut 2,300 jobs European aerospace and defence firm ArianeGroup is to cut 2,300 jobs by 2022 as orders fall and development of a new rocket nears its end, management has said. World • 13 Nov 18
European spacecraft prepares for Mercury mission A European and Japanese spacecraft is set to begin an epic five billion mile journey to the planet Mercury tomorrow. Science and Technology • 19 Oct 18
European spacecraft prepares for Mercury mission A European and Japanese spacecraft is set to begin an epic five billion mile journey to the planet Mercury tomorrow. Science and Technology • 19 Oct 18
Scisys moves to Dublin for space work ahead of Brexit UK software group Scisys is moving to Ireland so it can participate in EU-funded work such as the European Space Agency's programme after Brexit, it said today. Business • 17 Oct 18
Scisys moves to Dublin for space work ahead of Brexit UK software group Scisys is moving to Ireland so it can participate in EU-funded work such as the European Space Agency's programme after Brexit, it said today. Business • 17 Oct 18
European space mission to be co-led by Irish scientists A space mission co-led by Irish scientists that aims to answer fundamental questions about how planetary systems form and evolve has been chosen by the European Space Agency. Science • 21 Mar 18
European space mission to be co-led by Irish scientists A space mission co-led by Irish scientists that aims to answer fundamental questions about how planetary systems form and evolve has been chosen by the European Space Agency. Science • 21 Mar 18
Govt to develop strategy for space industry businesses The Government is to develop the first strategy for businesses involved in the space industry in Ireland. Ireland • 19 Feb 18
Govt to develop strategy for space industry businesses The Government is to develop the first strategy for businesses involved in the space industry in Ireland. Ireland • 19 Feb 18
NASA's Cassini craft completes plunge into Saturn NASA's billion Cassini spacecraft has completed its death plunge into Saturn, ending a fruitful 20-year mission to explore one of the solar system's most intriguing outer planets. cassini • 15 Sep 17
NASA's Cassini craft completes plunge into Saturn NASA's billion Cassini spacecraft has completed its death plunge into Saturn, ending a fruitful 20-year mission to explore one of the solar system's most intriguing outer planets. cassini • 15 Sep 17
Ireland's first satellite given go-ahead by ESA A team of Irish-based researchers have been given the go-ahead by the European Space Agency to develop Ireland's first satellite. Business • 23 May 17
Ireland's first satellite given go-ahead by ESA A team of Irish-based researchers have been given the go-ahead by the European Space Agency to develop Ireland's first satellite. Business • 23 May 17
Three Irish firms win European Space Agency deals Three Irish companies have won contracts worth hundreds of thousands of euro from the European Space Agency. Business • 24 Apr 17
Three Irish firms win European Space Agency deals Three Irish companies have won contracts worth hundreds of thousands of euro from the European Space Agency. Business • 24 Apr 17
Irish astrophysicist appointed to ESA advisory role An Irish astrophysicist has been appointed to a prestigious scientific advisory role at the heart of the European space programme. Science • 10 Mar 17
Irish astrophysicist appointed to ESA advisory role An Irish astrophysicist has been appointed to a prestigious scientific advisory role at the heart of the European space programme. Science • 10 Mar 17
Schoolchildren speak to astronaut on ISS Some 300 Irish primary schoolchildren and 50 teachers will have an opportunity later today to participate in a live video conversation with an astronaut who is currently on board the International Space Station. News • 24 Jan 17
Schoolchildren speak to astronaut on ISS Some 300 Irish primary schoolchildren and 50 teachers will have an opportunity later today to participate in a live video conversation with an astronaut who is currently on board the International Space Station. News • 24 Jan 17
Ireland pledges €90m to European Space Agency Ireland has committed €90 million in spending to the European Space Agency over the next five years, at a meeting of the organisation's ministerial council in Switzerland. News • 02 Dec 16
Ireland pledges €90m to European Space Agency Ireland has committed €90 million in spending to the European Space Agency over the next five years, at a meeting of the organisation's ministerial council in Switzerland. News • 02 Dec 16
ESA says fate of Mars lander still uncertain European scientists are still not certain whether a space lander that reached Mars yesterday touched down on the Red Planet in good working condition. Science • 20 Oct 16
ESA says fate of Mars lander still uncertain European scientists are still not certain whether a space lander that reached Mars yesterday touched down on the Red Planet in good working condition. Science • 20 Oct 16
Mars lander touched down, status unknown: ESA A European space lander has reached Mars in what scientists hope will mark a milestone in exploration of the red planet, but whether it touched down on the surface in good health was far from certain. News • 19 Oct 16
Mars lander touched down, status unknown: ESA A European space lander has reached Mars in what scientists hope will mark a milestone in exploration of the red planet, but whether it touched down on the surface in good health was far from certain. News • 19 Oct 16
Landmark Rosetta spacecraft crashes onto comet The European Space Agency’s Rosetta spacecraft has been crash-landed onto a comet it has been orbiting for the past two years, ending one of the most successful space missions in decades. News • 01 Oct 16
Landmark Rosetta spacecraft crashes onto comet The European Space Agency’s Rosetta spacecraft has been crash-landed onto a comet it has been orbiting for the past two years, ending one of the most successful space missions in decades. News • 01 Oct 16
ESA prepares to crash Rosetta probe into comet Final preparations are being made to crash a European spacecraft on to a comet, bringing a dramatic end to the €1bn Rosetta mission. Science • 01 Oct 16
ESA prepares to crash Rosetta probe into comet Final preparations are being made to crash a European spacecraft on to a comet, bringing a dramatic end to the €1bn Rosetta mission. Science • 01 Oct 16
