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Watch: Stranded astronauts finally back on Earth
Their mission faced technical issues and became a political flashpoint.
‘Wonderful day’: Relief as astronauts finally see replacements arrive
The stranded astronauts were stuck due to issues with the Boeing Starliner.
Inside the space school collapse: Where millions and Kiwi parents' money went
Debt of $19m for Australian parent company; director shifted assets before collapse.
Nasa makes discovery ‘as important as gravity’ about Earth
Scientists find ‘invisible force’ lifting up sky 240km above the planet.
Stranded in space? Nasa doesn’t see the Starliner astronauts that way
New York Times: The astronauts face an eight-month stay after Starliner glitch.
Blast-off: Why Rocket Lab shares are up 38%
Plus: Helicopters offloaded after firm calls time on mid-air catch.
Eight days to eight months: Space crew could be in space until Feb as Nasa weighs options
Decision on Starliner vs SpaceX return for astronauts remains pending amid safety debates.
Rocket Lab shares blast off after it reports revenue surge
Firm receives more backing from Uncle Sam, updates on Neutron.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s engine fails during satellite launch
Starlink satellites aboard the rocket were deployed but in a lower orbit than intended.
Life on Earth? Ancient asteroid reveals new solar system secrets
Ancient asteroid fragments answer questions about life on Earth and the solar system.
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.
Boeing’s first astronaut flight called off at the last minute in latest setback
Last-minute computer trouble nixed a launch attempt for Boeing's first astronaut flight.
Former US Navy admiral leads search for underwater alien USOs
Hunt for clues to extraterrestrial life forms visiting Earth moves from skies to seas.
Company makes first US moon landing since Apollo era
The US have made it's first moon landing in half a century.
Maramataka expert Heeni Hoterene wants Māori to oppose moon burials
'As indigenous people and as Māori, we must support Navajo'.
Nasa spacecraft discovers tiny moon around asteroid
It turns out that the asteroid Dinkinesh has a dinky sidekick.
Editorial: Space race increasingly picks up pace
OPINION: Our editorial on the space race latest, the return of Nasa’s asteroid samples.
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.