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
Spacex capsule splashes down off Florida coast The SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean after more than six days in space, completing its demonstration mission for US space agency NASA. World • 08 Mar 19
Spacex capsule splashes down off Florida coast The SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean after more than six days in space, completing its demonstration mission for US space agency NASA. World • 08 Mar 19
NASA plans 2028 return to Moon, this time to stay NASA is accelerating plans to return Americans to the Moon, and this time, the US space agency says it will be there to stay. Science and Technology • 15 Feb 19
NASA plans 2028 return to Moon, this time to stay NASA is accelerating plans to return Americans to the Moon, and this time, the US space agency says it will be there to stay. Science and Technology • 15 Feb 19
Astronauts arrive back on Earth after ISS mission Three astronauts have landed back on Earth after a troubled stint on the ISS, marred by an air leak and the failure of a rocket set to bring new crew members. World • 20 Dec 18
Astronauts arrive back on Earth after ISS mission Three astronauts have landed back on Earth after a troubled stint on the ISS, marred by an air leak and the failure of a rocket set to bring new crew members. World • 20 Dec 18
Manned Soyuz rocket successfully docks at ISS A Soyuz rocket carrying Russian, American and Canadian astronauts, which took off from Kazakhstan today, has successfully docked at the International Space Station. Science and Technology • 03 Dec 18
Manned Soyuz rocket successfully docks at ISS A Soyuz rocket carrying Russian, American and Canadian astronauts, which took off from Kazakhstan today, has successfully docked at the International Space Station. Science and Technology • 03 Dec 18
Soyuz crew 'feel fine' after emergency landing The two-man US-Russian crew of a Soyuz spacecraft taking them to the orbiting International Space Station had to make an emergency landing in Kazakhstan when a rocket failed in mid-air. Science and Technology • 11 Oct 18
Soyuz crew 'feel fine' after emergency landing The two-man US-Russian crew of a Soyuz spacecraft taking them to the orbiting International Space Station had to make an emergency landing in Kazakhstan when a rocket failed in mid-air. Science and Technology • 11 Oct 18
SpaceX first manned flight to ISS 'on schedule' SpaceX has vowed to send its first astronauts into orbit on schedule next year as part of a drive to restore the US's dominance of the space race. Science and Technology • 14 Aug 18
SpaceX first manned flight to ISS 'on schedule' SpaceX has vowed to send its first astronauts into orbit on schedule next year as part of a drive to restore the US's dominance of the space race. Science and Technology • 14 Aug 18
SpaceX launches the world's first recycled spacecraft For the first time, SpaceX has launched both a rocket and a cargo ship that have flown before. Science • 15 Dec 17
SpaceX launches the world's first recycled spacecraft For the first time, SpaceX has launched both a rocket and a cargo ship that have flown before. Science • 15 Dec 17
Google launches virtual tour of ISS Google has launched a 360 degree Street View of the International Space Station. World • 20 Jul 17
Google launches virtual tour of ISS Google has launched a 360 degree Street View of the International Space Station. World • 20 Jul 17
Astronauts overcome glitch to conduct ISS spacewalk Two US astronauts overcame an early equipment glitch to complete an abbreviated spacewalk outside the International Space Station, accomplishing all the major tasks initially planned for a longer excursion in four hours, NASA said. Technology • 12 May 17
Astronauts overcome glitch to conduct ISS spacewalk Two US astronauts overcame an early equipment glitch to complete an abbreviated spacewalk outside the International Space Station, accomplishing all the major tasks initially planned for a longer excursion in four hours, NASA said. Technology • 12 May 17
Three astronauts reach International Space Station Russia's Soyuz spacecraft has delivered three new resident to the International Space Station, carrying a European, a Russian and an American astronaut for a four-month mission at the orbiting outpost. World • 20 Nov 16
Three astronauts reach International Space Station Russia's Soyuz spacecraft has delivered three new resident to the International Space Station, carrying a European, a Russian and an American astronaut for a four-month mission at the orbiting outpost. World • 20 Nov 16
Irish doctor to embark on undersea NASA mission An Irish doctor is one of six people who have been selected to take part in a NASA mission later this month. News • 07 Jul 16
Irish doctor to embark on undersea NASA mission An Irish doctor is one of six people who have been selected to take part in a NASA mission later this month. News • 07 Jul 16
British astronaut Tim Peake returns to earth British astronaut Tim Peake has returned to Earth in dramatic style after ending the six-month International Space Station (ISS) mission that earned him an honour from Queen Elizabeth for "extraordinary service beyond our planet". News • 20 Jun 16
British astronaut Tim Peake returns to earth British astronaut Tim Peake has returned to Earth in dramatic style after ending the six-month International Space Station (ISS) mission that earned him an honour from Queen Elizabeth for "extraordinary service beyond our planet". News • 20 Jun 16
Landing is like 'collision' between truck and car Returning to Earth in a three-person Soyuz TMA spacecraft is a white-knuckle rollercoaster ride. News • 18 Jun 16
Landing is like 'collision' between truck and car Returning to Earth in a three-person Soyuz TMA spacecraft is a white-knuckle rollercoaster ride. News • 18 Jun 16
Deflated NASA fails to expand space station pod NASA has halted its attempt to inflate a temporary habitat at the International Space Station, after running into problems expanding the module to full size. Science • 26 May 16
Deflated NASA fails to expand space station pod NASA has halted its attempt to inflate a temporary habitat at the International Space Station, after running into problems expanding the module to full size. Science • 26 May 16
US astronauts return after record stint in space Astronauts return to earth after nearly a year on International Space Station Featured Video • 03 Mar 16
US astronauts return after record stint in space Astronauts return to earth after nearly a year on International Space Station Featured Video • 03 Mar 16
Astronauts return after record stint in space NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko turned to earth today after nearly a year on the International Space Station, the longest US space mission on record, intended to pave the way for human travel to Mars. News • 02 Mar 16
Astronauts return after record stint in space NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko turned to earth today after nearly a year on the International Space Station, the longest US space mission on record, intended to pave the way for human travel to Mars. News • 02 Mar 16
US astronaut set to break spaceflight record NASA astronaut Scott Kelly will today set a new record for the longest single stretch of time spent in space by an American, with 216 consecutive days on the International Space Station. News • 29 Oct 15
US astronaut set to break spaceflight record NASA astronaut Scott Kelly will today set a new record for the longest single stretch of time spent in space by an American, with 216 consecutive days on the International Space Station. News • 29 Oct 15
Soyuz rocket blasts off with new crew for ISS A Russian Soyuz rocket carrying a three-man crew bound for the International Space Station has blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. News • 23 Jul 15
Soyuz rocket blasts off with new crew for ISS A Russian Soyuz rocket carrying a three-man crew bound for the International Space Station has blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. News • 23 Jul 15
Astronauts return from International Space Station Three astronauts have landed safely back on Earth after their flight home was delayed by a Russian rocket failure. News • 11 Jun 15
Astronauts return from International Space Station Three astronauts have landed safely back on Earth after their flight home was delayed by a Russian rocket failure. News • 11 Jun 15
Russia to delay return of astronauts from ISS Russia has said it will delay the return of three astronauts from the International Space Station after the recent failure of a supply ship. News • 13 May 15
Russia to delay return of astronauts from ISS Russia has said it will delay the return of three astronauts from the International Space Station after the recent failure of a supply ship. News • 13 May 15
Space station resupply craft 'plunging to Earth' An unmanned Russian cargo spacecraft ferrying supplies to the International Space Station is said to be plunging back to Earth and is apparently out of control. News • 30 Apr 15
Space station resupply craft 'plunging to Earth' An unmanned Russian cargo spacecraft ferrying supplies to the International Space Station is said to be plunging back to Earth and is apparently out of control. News • 30 Apr 15
3D printer tested on International Space Station The first 3D printed object ever to be manufactured in space has been completed on the International Space Station. News • 26 Nov 14
3D printer tested on International Space Station The first 3D printed object ever to be manufactured in space has been completed on the International Space Station. News • 26 Nov 14
Astronauts take espresso machine and caviar to ISS A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying new crew for the International Space Station, including Italy's first female astronaut, has safely docked with the ISS, NASA said this morning. News • 24 Nov 14
Astronauts take espresso machine and caviar to ISS A Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying new crew for the International Space Station, including Italy's first female astronaut, has safely docked with the ISS, NASA said this morning. News • 24 Nov 14
Russia offers US help after rocket explodes Russia has offered to help the United States with deliveries to the International Space Station after an unmanned US supply rocket exploded on lift-off. News • 29 Oct 14
Russia offers US help after rocket explodes Russia has offered to help the United States with deliveries to the International Space Station after an unmanned US supply rocket exploded on lift-off. News • 29 Oct 14
