For the first time in 20 years, a Russian cosmonaut rocketed from the U.S. on Wednesday, launching to the International Space Station alongside NASA and Japanese astronauts despite tensions over the war in Ukraine. Video / AP
Astronomy society says AUT decision will have 'detrimental impact' on Kiwi space science.
The next time Jupiter is this close is not until 2129.
The mission will provide the first test of a technique that could be used in the future.
The pictures show Neptune's faint dust bands, never before observed in the infrared.
New York Times: Perseverance has collected 2 rock samples full of carbon-based molecules.
A Blue Origin rocket crashed back to Earth shortly after liftoff on Monday in the first launch accident for Jeff Bezos’ space travel company. Video / AP
Closing AUT observatory would mean virtual end to radio astronomy in NZ, society warns.
New York Times: There's a tiny chance unsecured Mars samples could wipe out humanity.
The NZ Government wants to get into the space race.
The 1kg meteorite would have created a 1m-sized crater .
NASA on Saturday called off the second launch attempt of its new moon rocket because of a fuel leak. Video / AP
Captured on camera: Falling meteorite lights up the sky around Central Otago.
Scientists are searching for a meteorite that fell to the ground after a spectacular fireball lit up the sky over Otago. Video / Supplied
The first launch had to be scrapped after serious engine trouble made it impossible.
New York Times: Nasa is kicking off its return to Earth's closest neighbour.
Astronauts could return to the moon in a few years, if the test flight goes well.
If all goes well, Nasa could land two astronauts on the moon by the end of 2025.
New York Times: The pieces of debris are thought to be from a SpaceX spacecraft.
It's the country's second shot at space in six weeks.
Scientists are baffled after discovering days are now shorter than they were 50 years ago.
The 3-metre object crashed into a sheep paddock with a loud bang.
The crew of the ISS video a clear path over New Zealand.
Moscow makes a surprise announcement to go it alone with an orbital outpost.
Nasa is embarking on a seemingly 'fringe' subject, to look for life outside Earth.
The zero G experiment aims to overcome the terrestrial difficulty of mass-producing cells.
New York Times: There is a lot more universe out there to see than there was before.
Astonishing beauty of deep space revealed to humanity for the first time.
First images from new $10b telescope show space brimming with galaxies.
The find increases the chances life could have evolved on other planets across the galaxy.
The White House criticised the launch ahead of expected talks over Tehran's nuclear deal.
Astronomer reveals there are no plans for how scientists are to respond to alien contact.
New York Times: For half a century the search for aliens has been a game of whack-a-mole.
Just what caused this spectacular light show over NZ?