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Alexei Leonov, first man to walk in space, dead at 85
After his 1965 spacewalk, he led a Soviet mission, docked in orbit with a U.S. spacecraft.
After his 1965 spacewalk, he led a Soviet mission, docked in orbit with a U.S. spacecraft.
Two star-gazers who discovered a planet outside our solar system were awarded.
A Nasa scientist says "we're close" to a huge revelation about life on Mars.
A superfan will be able to watch his beloved Italy play, despite being 408km above Japan.
The Roadster has travelled farther than any other car in history.
The mission will lift-off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on the Māhia Peninsula.
The world is not prepared for the discovery, Nasa's chief scientist has warned.
A tiny hole, drilled by hand then concealed, caused an international scandal.
Financial Times: Moon, mars and orbiting colonies all being explored as possible options.
The inbound object is only the second of its kind yet detected.
The discovery offers a tantalising new target in the search for life in the universe.
At first, the man thought the bright light - seen during the day - was a flare.
He never went to university. Now space visionary Peter Beck can call himself a professor.
Massive new planet unlike anything in our solar system discovered.
The case has thrown a spotlight on the little-understood world of space law.
Maybe you can always get what you want - if you're famous enough.
COMMENT: Should we find an extra-terrestrial civilisation, should we initiate contact?
Times: For humans to survive on Mars they'll need food. Kimbal Musk may have a solution.
New York Times: Armstrong refused to profit off his name. His sons have done the opposite.
The lack of warning shows how quickly potentially dangerous asteroids can sneak up on us.
Exactly what was seen over New Zealand skies remains somewhat of a mystery.
"I thought 'oh a shooting star' but it was massive and I could hear the whirr sound."
New York Times: Scientists are working on building a garden in space
Landing on the moon was extraordinary, but man has never topped it. Why not?
Conspiracy theorists claim they have proof that the moon landing was an alien cover-up.
The moon landing was a milestone for humanity. But for too many Kiwis, it never happened.
COMMENT: Rocket Lab founder and chief executive writes on the proud legacy of Apollo 11.
New York Times: Who decided what the most famous footprint in the world would look like?