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‘Planet killer’ asteroid spotted that poses distant risk to Earth

New York Times: The 1.6km-long space rock had been hidden by the sun's glare.

Elon Musk's NZ push: The number of Starlink customers will surprise you

The number of local Starlink customers will surprise you.

First Native American woman in space awed by Mother Earth

Nicole Mann was overwhelmed by the beauty and delicacy looking out to Mother Earth.

Rocket Lab 'capable and likely of being used in a war'- Green Party

'Weaponising space is not in our interest and goes against our international commitments.'

Elon Musk threatens to pull Starlink satellite service from Ukraine

Claims service which helps Kyiv's troops communicate will cost him $100m+ "by year's end".

Smashing success: Nasa spacecraft strike shifts asteroid's orbit

The space agency attempted the first test of its kind two weeks ago.

John Hearnshaw: Astrotourism at a crossroads

OPINION: One of the leading lights of our future tourism sector is written in the stars.

Despite Ukraine war, Russian launches to space from US, first time in 20 years

Crew also comprises Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman to orbit the world.

Watch: NASA launches Russian cosmonaut on SpaceX rocket

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

Govt joining forces with Nasa in space race

The NZ Government wants to get into the space race.

Global search for Dunedin meteorite

The 1kg meteorite would have created a 1m-sized crater .

NASA calls off second Artemis launch attempt

NASA on Saturday called off the second launch attempt of its new moon rocket because of a fuel leak. Video / AP

Hunt for rare meteorite after spectacular fireball

Captured on camera: Falling meteorite lights up the sky around Central Otago.

Meteor lights up night sky

Scientists are searching for a meteorite that fell to the ground after a spectacular fireball lit up the sky over Otago. Video / Supplied

Take 2: Nasa aims for second rocket launch

The first launch had to be scrapped after serious engine trouble made it impossible.

Why Nasa is going back to the moon

New York Times: Nasa is kicking off its return to Earth's closest neighbour.

Nasa moon rocket on track for launch despite lightning hits

Astronauts could return to the moon in a few years, if the test flight goes well.

Explainer: Nasa tests new moon rocket, 50 years after Apollo

If all goes well, Nasa could land two astronauts on the moon by the end of 2025.