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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.
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.
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.
Rocket Lab nabs Biden funding, launches twice in 24 hours, stock hits high
Sir Peter Beck's wealth tops $2b amid launches from two pads in different hemispheres.
'Potentially catastrophic': Emergency agency preparing for extreme solar storm
Communications and power are often affected by solar storms.
Trump, Musk watch SpaceX abort Starship booster catch
SpaceX’s Starship rocket splashed down after an aborted booster catch attempt.
SpaceX set for Starship’s next flight, with Trump watching
The 30-minute launch window opens at 11am, New Zealand time.
The first Kiwi-made aircraft to go supersonic
Dawn Aerospace's Mk II Aurora becomes the first Kiwi designed made aircraft to break the sound barrier. Video / Dawn Aerospace
Watch: Aurora becomes first Kiwi-made aircraft to break the sound barrier
First civilian aircraft to go supersonic since the Concorde.
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.