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SpaceX to launch first human mission directly over Earth's poles
The 'Fram2' mission aims to take the first X-ray in space.
Dramatic video captures splashdown after 9 months in space
Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth today, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began with a bungled test flight.
Blood moon to grace Hawke’s Bay skies during Friday’s lunar eclipse
The total eclipse will happen between 8pm and 8.30pm, ending at 11pm.
Rocket Lab buys another US firm for US$75m
The deal is Rocket Lab's fifth major acquisition.
Booster success but upper stage fails again in SpaceX Starship test
SpaceX's Starship booster was successfully caught using "chopsticks".
European rocket successfully carries out first commercial mission
'Perfect launch' as Europe seeks to strengthen its defences.
Rocket Lab reveals role in Firefly’s moon landing, investment banker rates it against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The mission software and solar panels were supplied by the Kiwi-American company.
Revenue liftoff: $18b Rocket Lab reveals record financial year
'Milestones to hit': Space company gives an update on its Neutron rocket programme.
‘Terrified’: Jeff Bezos to send Katy Perry and Gayle King to space
The flight will be the first all-female commercial space mission.
Threat of ‘citykiller’ asteroid due to approach Earth in 2032 downgraded
But why are so obsessed with 'doomsday scenarios' like this?
Odds of ‘city killer’ asteroid hitting Earth increase again
It's now the most threatening space rock ever recorded by modern forecasting.
Kea Aerospace makes first stratospheric flight
Kea Aerospace achieves a major milestone with the Kea Atmos Mk1b, soaring into the stratosphere for the first time.
Why the odds of an asteroid striking Earth in 2032 keep going up (and down)
New York Times: Why it’s not yet time to worry.
Asteroid samples reveal basic building blocks for life
The samples were collected by Nasa’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft in 2020.
‘Highest risk ever’: Asteroid threat prompts global action
Experts suggest using a spacecraft to deflect the asteroid and prevent impact.
Ten quickfire takes on Trump’s tech moves, and the impact on NZ
The incoming President has issued orders on crypto, AI, EVs and more.
Market close: Sharemarket dips after 2.2% inflation rise
US-listed Rocket Lab hit a record high, with its shares rising 30%.
Last chance to see rare 'Atlas' comet over NZ skies
The comet will appear bigger on its return visit.
US grounds SpaceX’s Starship after fiery mid-air explosion
Starship is the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built.
Watch: SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodes
In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket blasts into orbit for first time
The mission is seen as critical to Blue Origin’s efforts to compete with SpaceX.
Qantas delays flights to avoid SpaceX rocket parts
Financial Times: Airline warned by US about risk of debris re-entering atmosphere.
Space spectacle: ‘Once in a lifetime’ comet to be visible in NZ skies
Kiwis likely to get glimpse at passing comet that’s been making for stunning images.
Best of Markets with Madison: Rocket Lab
Go behind the scenes of our space company's biggest developments.
Eclipses and supermoons: Five things for Kiwi stargazers to look for in 2025, starting this week
From solar eclipses to meteors, there's plenty of action in 2025's astronomical calendar.
Burning space junk weighing 500kg crash lands in Kenyan village
Warning of rise of debris falling into populated areas as amount of space junk surges.
Earth overdue for solar 'superflare' that could blackout satellites, power
Observing other systems has shown we are in much more jeopardy from the Sun than thought.