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Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity Flies Tourists to Space for First Time Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity, a reusable rocket-powered space plane, successfully flew six tourists to space for the first time on Thursday. The mission, known as Galactic 02, took off shortly after 11am ET from Spaceport America in New Mexico. The flight reached an altitude of 55.5 miles (89.3 kilometers), which is above the internationally recognized boundary of space. The passengers on board experienced a few minutes of weightlessness and got to see the curvature of the Earth. The flight was a major milestone for Virgin Galactic, which has been developing its space tourism business for over a decade. The company plans to start selling tickets to the public later this year, with a price tag of $450,000 per seat. The successful flight of VSS Unity is a sign that space tourism is becoming a reality. In the coming years, we can expect to see more and more people taking trips to space, as the cost of space travel c...
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Northern Ireland weather: Be prepared for heavy rain and flooding

 **Northern Ireland weather: Be prepared for heavy rain and flooding**


The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain for Northern Ireland from 15:00 BST on Tuesday 28 June until midnight. The warning covers all of Northern Ireland, and up to 40mm of rain is expected to fall in some areas




This heavy rain could lead to flooding, so it is important to be prepared. Here are some tips to help you stay safe:


* **Check the latest weather forecast and travel advice.** You can find this information on the Met Office website or the nidirect website.

* **Avoid travelling in heavy rain if possible.** If you do need to travel, take extra care and be aware of the risks of flooding.

* **Be prepared for power cuts.** If you lose power, make sure you have a plan in place for how you will stay warm and safe.

* **Move valuable belongings to a safe place.** If you live in an area that is prone to flooding, move your valuable belongings to a higher level.

* **Have a first aid kit and emergency supplies on hand.** This could include food, water, batteries, and a torch.


If you see flooding, do not attempt to drive through it. Turn around and find an alternative route. If you are caught in flooding, stay calm and move to higher ground.


The Met Office is monitoring the situation and will issue further updates as needed.


**Here are some additional tips for staying safe during heavy rain and flooding:**

A weather warning for thunderstorms was issued, covering counties Antrim, Armagh and Down, from 14:00 BST until 19:00 on Sunday.

The Met Office said up to 20mm of rain could fall in some areas within an hour.

Lightning and gusty winds of up to 65km/h (40mph) were also forecast.

* **Keep an eye on the weather forecast and be aware of any flood warnings that have been issued.**

* **If you live in an area that is prone to flooding, make sure you have a flood plan in place.** This should include knowing where to go if you need to evacuate, as well as having a kit of essential supplies ready to go.

* **Be prepared for power cuts and other disruptions to services.**

* **If you see flooding, do not attempt to drive through it.** Turn around and find an alternative route.

* **If you are caught in flooding, stay calm and move to higher ground.**

* **Call 999 if you are in immediate danger.**


By following these tips, you can help to stay safe during heavy rain and flooding.

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