Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

€2 a Month €5 a Month One-off amount
International Space Station

NASA will ring in the new year 16 times

And you thought you were having a wild night.
7.15pm, 31 Dec 2014
7.9k
4

NASA / YouTube

ASTRONAUTS ON BOARD the International Space Station took some time out of their busy schedule to wish everyone a happy new year.

The team will pass over locations where it is midnight 16 times today – and plan to celebrate the start of the new year each time.

Check out the video above, where they wish everyone a “happy, healthy, prosperous 2015″.

Happy New Year! The world has started ringing in 2015

Celebrating New Year’s tonight? Here’s what you need to know

Ringing in the new year outdoors? The rain should clear by midnight

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.
Learn More Support The Journal

Author
View 4 comments
Send Tip or Correction
Close
4 Comments
    Deborah Behan
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Deborah Behan
    Favourite Deborah Behan
    Report
    Dec 31st 2014, 7:18 PM

    That’s brilliant!

    57
    Charles Mcdonald
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Charles Mcdonald
    Favourite Charles Mcdonald
    Report
    Dec 31st 2014, 8:06 PM

    Hmm how do they wash their clothes up there? ??

    Would be great to see another moon Misson

    17
    Mark Malone
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Mark Malone
    Favourite Mark Malone
    Report
    Dec 31st 2014, 7:30 PM

    16 countdowns? I’d love to see the last one they get to do,

    5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – ISS this is Houston, come in please.

    Houston, this is ISS – you and your bright ideas!

    7
    Tweety McTweeter
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Tweety McTweeter
    Favourite Tweety McTweeter
    Report
    Dec 31st 2014, 7:51 PM

    Maybe it’s scientific research to see if they age 16 years

    6
Submit a report
Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
Thank you for the feedback
Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
JournalTv
News in 60 seconds
Myanmar earthquake
Death toll from Myanmar earthquake rises to over 1,000 people as international aid arrives
Updated 3 mins ago
9.9k
Set The Tone
Denmark criticises 'tone' of Vance's Greenland comments after US takeover suggested during visit
55 mins ago
2.7k
arctic reception
JD Vance says US take over of Greenland ‘makes sense’ during scaled back visit
Updated 17 hrs ago
54.6k
147
The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie