New Zealand'Potentially catastrophic': Emergency agency preparing for extreme solar stormCommunications and power are often affected by solar storms. 24 Nov 08:03 PM
WorldTrump, Musk watch SpaceX abort Starship booster catchSpaceX’s Starship rocket splashed down after an aborted booster catch attempt.20 Nov 01:44 AM
WorldNasa astronaut hospitalised after return from ISS is releasedNasa did not reveal who was hospitalised nor the reason.26 Oct 10:36 PM
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WorldNasa makes discovery ‘as important as gravity’ about EarthScientists find ‘invisible force’ lifting up sky 240km above the planet.30 Aug 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldStranded in space? Nasa doesn’t see the Starliner astronauts that wayNew York Times: The astronauts face an eight-month stay after Starliner glitch.19 Aug 01:31 AM
BusinessBlast-off: Why Rocket Lab shares are up 38%Plus: Helicopters offloaded after firm calls time on mid-air catch.18 Aug 09:16 PM
WorldEight days to eight months: Space crew could be in space until Feb as Nasa weighs optionsDecision on Starliner vs SpaceX return for astronauts remains pending amid safety debates.09 Aug 07:15 AM
BusinessRocket Lab shares blast off after it reports revenue surgeFirm receives more backing from Uncle Sam, updates on Neutron.08 Aug 10:05 PM
WorldSpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s engine fails during satellite launchStarlink satellites aboard the rocket were deployed but in a lower orbit than intended.13 Jul 01:18 AM
WorldLife on Earth? Ancient asteroid reveals new solar system secretsAncient asteroid fragments answer questions about life on Earth and the solar system.06 Jul 10:56 PM
WorldNasa astronauts on troubled Boeing capsule will stay in spaceTwo Nasa astronauts will stay in space longer to keep troubleshooting Boeing’s capsule.29 Jun 12:30 AM
WorldBoeing faults leave two astronauts stranded in orbitStarliner setback is delaying International Space Station crew returning to Earth.19 Jun 08:16 PM
WorldBoeing’s first astronaut flight called off at the last minute in latest setbackLast-minute computer trouble nixed a launch attempt for Boeing's first astronaut flight.02 Jun 02:25 AM
WorldFormer US Navy admiral leads search for underwater alien USOsHunt for clues to extraterrestrial life forms visiting Earth moves from skies to seas.01 Apr 07:32 AM
WorldCompany makes first US moon landing since Apollo eraThe US have made it's first moon landing in half a century.23 Feb 08:35 PM
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WorldNasa spacecraft discovers tiny moon around asteroidIt turns out that the asteroid Dinkinesh has a dinky sidekick.03 Nov 11:40 PM
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WorldNASA opposes lithium mining in Nevada desertOpposition to mining one particular desert tract is coming from unusual quarters: space.24 Jun 12:45 AM
WorldNasa talks UFOs with public for the first timeSpace agency to release findings from independent inquiry into unexplained sightings.31 May 06:41 PM
WorldChina plans to have astronauts on the moon before 2030Crewed mission among expansive ambitions for space, stepping up US rivalry.29 May 07:18 PM
WorldSpaceX launching Saudi astronauts on private flight to space stationSpaceX's next private flight to the International Space Station is awaiting takeoff.21 May 10:57 PM
New ZealandNasa deflated after balloon develops leakUnfortunate end to Nasa's latest mission.15 May 12:34 AM
New ZealandNasa launches stadium-sized, space-bound balloon from Wānaka AirportThe launch is the second of two planned to go up from Wānaka this year.13 May 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRocket Lab almost doubles loss, nabs another Nasa missionRocket Lab is spending millions of dollars to develop a bigger rocket for US launch.10 May 05:28 AM
New ZealandNasa hopes for second Wanaka balloon launch today or weekendThe balloon will mark Nasa’s final planned launch from Wānaka Airport for 2023.27 Apr 08:49 PM
New ZealandLiftoff! Nasa balloon launched from NZ - will circle Earth for up to 100 daysSuch balloons have made headlines after the US shot down one.16 Apr 05:43 AM
WorldFirst moon crew in 50 years includes woman, black astronautThe first moon crew in 50 years — three Americans and one Canadian.03 Apr 08:19 PM
World‘Mind-blown’: Space telescope uncovers massive galaxiesOne galaxy could contain as many stars as our Milky Way, but is 30 times more compact.22 Feb 06:18 PM
World2022 was the fifth or sixth warmest on recordWe should expect record-shattering hot years soon as the Earth heats up.12 Jan 08:27 PM
WorldOld Nasa satellite falling from sky on MondayMost of the 2450kg satellite will burn up upon re-entry, but some pieces may survive.07 Jan 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld50 years after the Apollo 17 mission, the moon looks closer than everNew York Times: Fifty years ago two men woke up on humanity’s last day on the moon.15 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe first photo of the entire globe: 50 years on from Blue MarbleThe Apollo 17 crew were on their way to the moon when the photograph was captured.06 Dec 08:29 PM
