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Humankind lived for millenniums without the phone – I have to remind myself

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Space Oddity – An Irishwoman’s Diary on the trail of Major Tom

What’s it like to sleep in orbit? Glanmire students contact International Space Station

US astronaut Joe Acaba takes questions from Cork second-level pupils about life in space

In a Word. . . Earth

It’s a day to do something kind for Mother Earth: plant a tree, recycle, pick up litter

Roddy L’Estrange: Starman helps Vinny scalp Redskins’ fan

Costly night for Washington fan The Reverend as Rodgers proves Green Bay’s hero

Seven times David Bowie played Ireland

From half-hearted applause to total starman: David Bowie’s biggest Irish gigs remembered

Rudimental: Home boys with their eyes on the prize

Mercury Prize nominees Rudimental may not be the bookies’ favourites, but they’re way out in front when it comes to the sound of right now. They know it’s all about capturing the vibe of the song ASAP

Astronaut ends odyssey with out of this world version of Space Oddity

Dublin-based daughter of ISS commander Chris Hadfield awaits return to Earth