AirlinesWhy did the world’s biggest cargo plane stop in Auckland? An online sleuth may have solved itA spotter far away might've uncovered the secret of the huge Antonov's cargo in NZ.15 May 05:35 AM
WorldOne small step for Trump: US President hints at manned moon mission before 2029Trump said 'we have a shot at it' when asked of an imminent return to the lunar surface. 29 Apr 07:28 PM
PremiumWorldSightings of meteors surge, and scientists aren’t sure whyNew York Times: "It's a shooting gallery. There's stuff flying all over the place."22 Apr 09:28 PM
WorldWatch: The moment Artemis II touched down on Earth and the crew was pulled to safetyWatch11 Apr 02:08 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYArtemis II: Why the latest moon flyby is so significant | Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch07 Apr 08:20 PM
LiveWorldNasa releases picture of ‘Earthset’ shot by Artemis crewArtemis II astronauts captured the 'Earthset' image from the Orion capsule.07 Apr 05:54 PM
World'We are happy to say we copy': Nasa regains communications with ArtemisCrew set to view areas of the moon never before seen by the naked eye.06 Apr 11:38 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYArtemis II views the moon as never seen before | Ryan Bridge TODAYRetired Nasa astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger says the Artemis II mission will view the far side of the moon in a way never seen before. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch06 Apr 07:44 PM
WorldArtemis astronauts share new photo as they close in on moonOn its fifth day of the mission, the spaceship is over halfway to the moon.05 Apr 06:50 PM
WorldArtemis crew closes-in on lunar flyby as record-breaking orbit nearsThe crew is about 272,000km from Earth - more than halfway to the moon. 04 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandAstronauts update live from Artemis II as Nasa provides mission progress reportThe first footage from on board Artemis II airs live on TV as Nasa provides a mission update. Video / AFPWatch04 Apr 12:26 AM
WorldWatch: Artemis II takes off on record-breaking mission around the moonThe four astronauts hope to venture further from Earth than any human before.01 Apr 11:55 PM
WorldLift-off for Nasa's Artemis IIFour astronauts have blasted off aboard a Nasa rocket on a long-anticipated journey around the moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years. Video / AFPWatch01 Apr 11:10 PM
WorldArtemis II crew prepare for lift-offThe four-strong crew on the 10-day Artemis II mission won't land on the moon, but plan to circle it, while travelling further from Earth than anyone has ever been before.Watch01 Apr 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMoon mission: The terrifying risks astronauts face – and how Nasa is keeping them safeNew York Times: Rocket failures, oxygen leaks and space debris are just the start.01 Apr 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Don’t worry about it’: Nasa satellite to burn up in fall to earthNew York Times: It's impossible to predict exactly where and when any fragments might hit.10 Mar 09:55 PM
WorldThousands of ‘city-killer’ asteroids threaten Earth and Nasa can’t find themAbout 15,000 mid-sized space rocks at least 140m in diameter are unaccounted for.16 Feb 09:39 PM
WorldNasa moon mission launch delayed to March after testSpaceX also grounds Falcon 9 missions, which could impact ISS launch.03 Feb 10:02 PM
WorldNorthern lights may be visible across swathes of US thanks to geomagnetic stormAurora could be seen with the naked eye as far south as California and Texas.20 Jan 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA crawl before flying: Nasa’s giant rocket makes slow roll towards Artemis II moon voyageNew York Times: There's a precise dress rehearsal before a launch window of early February18 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAstronauts leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuationNasa says the return is not an emergency, saying the person’s condition is stable.15 Jan 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow lunar photography brought the heavens down to earthNew York Times: How Apollo’s moon photos changed how we see science, art and ourselves.24 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMusk doubles down in fight with Trump administration, risking his empireThe latest row comes as Tesla launches 'Mad Max' driver assistance mode.23 Oct 11:32 PM
WorldNasa’s plan for living on the Moon? A space base made of glassCompany devises ‘bubbles’ blown from dust to create potentially huge lunar habitats.12 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow to see tonight's supermoonYou won't need a telescope to catch a glimpse.07 Oct 12:02 AM
WorldNasa launches missions to study the sunThe three spacecraft will be forecasting solar storms, mapping our solar neighbourhood.24 Sep 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldQuakes on Mars reveal new features of the planet’s interiorNY Times: Data from Nasa’s InSight lander still reveals information about the red planet.05 Sep 03:14 AM
WorldRace to build nuclear reactor on moon raises galaxy of legal questionsNasa has been asked to accelerate efforts to place a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030.13 Aug 06:00 PM