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Nasa astronauts on troubled Boeing capsule will stay in space
Two Nasa astronauts will stay in space longer to keep troubleshooting Boeing’s capsule.
Boeing faults leave two astronauts stranded in orbit
Starliner setback is delaying International Space Station crew returning to Earth.
NASA opposes lithium mining in Nevada desert
Opposition to mining one particular desert tract is coming from unusual quarters: space.
Nasa talks UFOs with public for the first time
Space agency to release findings from independent inquiry into unexplained sightings.
China plans to have astronauts on the moon before 2030
Crewed mission among expansive ambitions for space, stepping up US rivalry.
SpaceX launching Saudi astronauts on private flight to space station
SpaceX's next private flight to the International Space Station is awaiting takeoff.
Nasa launches stadium-sized, space-bound balloon from Wānaka Airport
The launch is the second of two planned to go up from Wānaka this year.
Rocket Lab almost doubles loss, nabs another Nasa mission
Rocket Lab is spending millions of dollars to develop a bigger rocket for US launch.
Nasa hopes for second Wanaka balloon launch today or weekend
The balloon will mark Nasa’s final planned launch from Wānaka Airport for 2023.
Liftoff! Nasa balloon launched from NZ - will circle Earth for up to 100 days
Such balloons have made headlines after the US shot down one.
First moon crew in 50 years includes woman, black astronaut
The first moon crew in 50 years — three Americans and one Canadian.
‘Mind-blown’: Space telescope uncovers massive galaxies
One galaxy could contain as many stars as our Milky Way, but is 30 times more compact.
2022 was the fifth or sixth warmest on record
We should expect record-shattering hot years soon as the Earth heats up.
Old Nasa satellite falling from sky on Monday
Most of the 2450kg satellite will burn up upon re-entry, but some pieces may survive.
50 years after the Apollo 17 mission, the moon looks closer than ever
New York Times: Fifty years ago two men woke up on humanity’s last day on the moon.
The first photo of the entire globe: 50 years on from Blue Marble
The Apollo 17 crew were on their way to the moon when the photograph was captured.
Nasa capsule buzzes the moon
Unmanned module cruises past surface of the moon 50 years since last Apollo visit.
Large section of space shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor
The shuttle broke apart during liftoff in 1986, killing all seven on board.
Smashing success: Nasa spacecraft strike shifts asteroid's orbit
The space agency attempted the first test of its kind two weeks ago.
Despite Ukraine war, Russian launches to space from US, first time in 20 years
Crew also comprises Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman to orbit the world.
Opinion: Christchurch could become gateway to NZ space programme
OPINION: Aerospace industry is worth $24 billion a year globally.
Nasa spacecraft to smash into asteroid in first Earth defence test
The mission will provide the first test of a technique that could be used in the future.
Nasa delays moon rocket launch again
This is the third delay for the rocket launch since the lunar attempt was announced.
Kiwi electric seaglider completes first flight
If it gets off the water, it could deliver regional flights at ferry-like prices.
Govt joining forces with Nasa in space race
The NZ Government wants to get into the space race.