NASA ups the ante with the newest Mars rover
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, the spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet. Video / AP
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Mission to Mars ready to blast off in Florida
NASA's most elaborate life-hunting rover is on the verge of lift off in Florida.
How Nasa found the ideal hole on Mars to land in
New York Times: Crater is a promising place to look for evidence of extinct Martian life.
Lucky shot: Tauranga photographer captures Comet Neowise
But if you want to see it with the naked eye, you are out of luck.
From Ōamaru to the edge of orbit: Kiwi startup unveils reusable craft
The firm with some Government backing could one day to take on Rocket Lab.
US and UK accuse Russia of testing new anti-satellite space weapon
US and UK have hit out at Russia accusing Moscow of launching a new projectile into space.
Sigue Sigue Sputnik: Russia accused of firing weapon in space
International critics say that Russia's actions "threaten the peaceful use of space".
Space cadets: Rocket Lab launches apprenticeship programme
Founder wants to help train New Zealand's "lost generation".
'Hope' probe still functioning after launch to Mars
The UAE probe for Mars, named Amal has made it into orbit and is still functioning.
First Arab interplanetary mission prepared for launch
Orbiter — named Amal, or Hope — readied for blast off from Tanegashima Space Center.
Giant swarm of flying ants spotted from space
Meteorologists were initially confused as radar was picking up rain.
Earth about to invade Mars, big time
The US, China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to the Red Planet.
Rocket Lab's problem likely 'baked in' months ago
Launch programme pause during probe but no time to 'cry into your cornflakes'.
Lost in space: Rocket Lab mission failure comes with a cost
High tech payload expected to be covered by insurance - Peter Beck.
Rocket Lab investigates Electron rocket launch failure
Mission payload not recoverable, spokeswoman confirms
Lost in space: Disaster strikes Rocket Lab launch
Rocket Lab's 'Pics or it didn't happen' launch was fast-tracked to avoid bad weather.
Nasa's small step to the Moon a giant leap for Rocket Lab
As Rocket Lab gets back to high frequency launches to Earth's orbit Moon mission beckons
Business Hub: Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab's Moon mission: The NZ-based staff describe how they'll get a Nasa satellite into lunar orbit. Video / Brett Phibbs / Jed Bradley
They want to sell balloon rides 30km up. Haven't we heard this before?
New York Times: Trips to the stratosphere never got off the ground. They're trying again.
Wellington council puts brakes on city speed limit
Since 2014 police have attended 492 crashes in the zone where speeds will be reduced.
Going viral, or not, in the Milky Way
New York Times: Is the pandemic a rehearsal for our own cosmic mortality?
Stadium-sized asteroid to make 'close approach' with Earth, NASA warns
The asteroid is expected to pass Earth at a speed of 11.146km/second.
Good morning sunshine: Nasa says sun is 'waking up'
A surge in solar activity has been detected, but what impact will it have on Earth?
SpaceX Launch: Dinosaur toy accompanies Nasa astronauts to ISS
Nasa and SpaceX sent two astronauts into space, but they weren't the only ones on board.
SpaceX crew dock and board the International Space Station
'We are so proud of everything you’ve done for our country.' After 19 hours the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and it’s two crew docked successfully to the International Space Station. Video / NASA TV
SpaceX's incredible landing with International Space Station
SpaceX capsule that launched two astronauts into space has successfully docked at the ISS.
How Nasa's astronauts became SpaceX's customers
New York Times: A successful launch could ignite a future long imagined.
Nasa, SpaceX bringing astronaut launches back to home turf
For the first time in history, a private company is running the show.
Comment: Vermin of the sky strike again
Astronomer Dr Ian Griffin has taken issue with the Starlink satellites launched by SpaceX.
Elon Musk and Grimes welcome first child, but California law not happy with the name
Spelling's tricky, it's unpronounceable and Elon Musk and Grimes' newborn named X Æ A-12 can't even be registered in California. Video / AP
Astronomers find closest black hole to Earth - in Southern Hemisphere skies
Black hole is so near that the two stars dancing with it can be seen by the naked eye.
Smoke trail over Queenstown possible meteor
Queenstown resident Matt Wilcox was lucky enough to witness what was probably a meteor on Wednesday evening. Video / Matthew Willcox
50 years ago, three astronauts survived Apollo 13. Could disaster strike again?
New York Times: Trip to the moon later this decade should be safer, but it won't be safe.
'Quite surreal': Astronauts land in drastically new world after 200 days in space
"It is quite surreal for us to see this whole situation unfolding on the planet below."
