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Three astronauts ‘stranded in space’ after collision with ‘unknown object’

Three astronauts ‘stranded in space’ after collision with ‘unknown object’

State news gave the update Three astronauts have been left stranded in space after a collision with an “unknown object”, according to breaking reports. The Chinese astronauts, Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie, are currently in space with no return date, having been aboard the Tiangong space station since early 2025. The trio had […]

5 months ago

Out-of-control Soviet spacecraft could crash into Earth this week

Out-of-control Soviet spacecraft could crash into Earth this week

It’s spent the past 53 years amongst the stars The Kosmos 482 space probe is on its way back to terra firma after more than half a century. Launched by the USSR in 1972 to collect information on Earth’s ‘twin’ planet Venus, the craft succumbed to a malfunctioning engine and split into four sections, two […]

11 months ago

Astronaut shares image of mysterious ‘blue jet-sprite’ seen from ISS

Astronaut shares image of mysterious ‘blue jet-sprite’ seen from ISS

It is one of the rarest atmospheric phenomena that occurs. Astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) have shared amazing photos of a rare blue jet-sprite. NASA astronaut, Butch Wilmore took the snap which was shared on Reddit by astronaut and astrophotographer Don Pettit. In the caption for the picture, Petit wrote: “Here is […]

1 year ago

Rare planetary parade set to be visible from Ireland this evening

Rare planetary parade set to be visible from Ireland this evening

You won’t want to miss this. Our solar system’s planets are aligning in a seven-strong planetary parade this week that is set to be visible in Irish and UK night skies tonight (Friday, 28 February). The celestial event is set to be an extension of the already impressive six planets that aligned last month with […]

1 year ago