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How to watch this year's last 'significant' meteor shower
A meteor shower considered to be one of the best will peak this weekend.
Six days without power: Plans for extreme solar storm hitting NZ revealed
Space weather could damage critical power, communications infrastructure.
Big bang: Trump and Musk could redefine US space strategy
The pair share a knack for disruption and a hunger for making history.
Peter Beck a billionaire as Rocket Lab shares surge 45% on first Neutron contract
The firm's stock has quadrupled in value since August on a string of good news.
Rocket Lab US HQ threatens NZ academic with defamation action
The Massey University academic was on a Government-appointed disarmament committee.
Uranus could be more interesting than we thought, says Nasa
A study showed the icy planet was buffeted by a rare solar storm during Voyager 2's flyby.
'World leader': Rocket Lab to celebrate 50th rocket launch from Mahia
'It’s a neat atmosphere with all the people sitting in the sand dunes waiting for launch.'
Rocket Lab's Sir Peter Beck on his plans to seize a $535b space opportunity
About 18% of his company's stock is borrowed against.
First look: Rocket Lab’s US Neutron launch site
This is the first time anyone outside the company has filmed its new launch pad.
Markets with Madison: Inside Rocket Lab’s NASA site
Welcome to Wallops Island, Virginia. This episode takes you behind the construction of Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex-3 where it's preparing for Neutron rocket to take flight.
Nasa astronaut hospitalised after return from ISS is released
Nasa did not reveal who was hospitalised nor the reason.
Photographer captures comet, meteor shower and kiwi-shaped nebula in one image
Berge hiked to a remote location, avoiding light pollution to capture breathtaking skies.
Sir Peter Beck gives Neutron rocket development update
It would be the fastest-ever commercially developed medium-lift rocket.
Markets with Madison: Rocket Lab Neutron
Rocket Lab CEO Sir Peter Beck shares how Neutron’s progress and why some investors are doubting his company’s ability to execute. Video / Corey Fleming
Spy agencies silent on Israel-Iran leak amid US investigation
NZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.
'Your last chance': Time running out for Kiwis to see once-in-80,000-year comet
'It will likely be your last chance to see the brightest comet in a decade.'
Rare comet C/2023 A3 over the Kaimai Range
A time-lapse captures rare comet C/2023 A3 over the Kaimai Range. Video / Alex Cairns @acvisualjournalist
Watch: Rare comet C/2023 A3 returns to our skies this week after 80,000 years
The comet will be visible in the sky over the next few days.
Contrail confusion: Astronomers dismiss sightings of rare comet as plane’s contrail
Astronomers say stargazers have confused the comet with a plane trail.
'The sweet spot': Best times, places for Kiwis to see once-in-a-lifetime comet
Astronomer recommends leaving the city and heading west for rare sighting.
Nasa spacecraft to gauge if Jupiter moon can host life
Jupiter's moon Europa has conditions suitable to support life.
Nasa Mars rover lands in Tauranga
The public is invited to see space exploration technology on show at the UoW.
Watch: SpaceX successfully catches returning Starship rocket
A breakthrough test flight for Elon Musk's firm.
'Once in a lifetime': Kiwis have chance to see comet reappearing after 80,000 years
The best chance to see the comet would be to leave the city and head west.
Solar tsunamis: New Zealand plans for potential ‘major infrastructure failure’
It's a matter of 'when, not if' the Earth is hit hard by extreme space weather.
Aurora's back: Spectacular colours take over New Zealand's night sky
The aurora was visible in the lower North Island and the South Island last night.
How to see the aurora tonight: More light shows likely to dazzle
The aurora may be visible in the lower North Island and the South Island tonight.