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NZ scientists shed fresh light on universe's origins
Scientists learn more about mysterious cosmic epoch that lasted a trillionth of a second.
NASA's record-setting Koch, crewmates safely back on earth
Eleven months in orbit sets the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman.
SpaceX billionaire calls off 'looney' quest for love
Nearly 28,000 women had responded to the lonely hearts ad.
What a blast! Countdown on for amateur rocket launch
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SpaceX plans to launch 12,000 satellites - but astronomers are worried.
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Revealed: US military's secret cargo shipment to Auckland
A US military transport plane slipped in and out of Auckland carrying a secret payload.
Space flights could take off from Oamaru
Christchurch-based space launch company has signed with Waitaki District Council.
Who is the Japanese billionaire seeking a 'special woman' for space?
New York Times: Who is the billionaire looking for a wing woman in space?
SpaceX billionaire woos 'life partner' with tickets to moon
It could be: one small step for romance; one giant leap backwards for feminism.
Teen discovers new planet on third day of his NASA internship
That's one way to make a good impression.
Why 2020 might be the year you start believing in aliens
Hollywood stories have created something of a PR problem for life beyond Earth.
Rocket launches and trips to Mars: 2020 space and astronomy events
New York Times: Some of the launches, space science and other events to look forward to.
Nasa's quiet super-sonic X-plane goes into production
Like something out of Star Wars, the "X-plane" has been given the go ahead.
Rocket Lab building a second launch pad at Mahia
Rocket Lab's second pad at Mahia is part of its global expansion.
No nukes in space: Govt updates rules on what can be launched from NZ
Rocket Lab payloads so far would have met new rules.
Was it a UFO? The image that had NZers guessing
There's a remarkable explanation for the appearance in the sky.
The new space race marks one giant leap for the private sector
Telegraph: The private companies helping space exploration hit new heights.
Scientists discover 'impossible' black hole too big to exist
Discovery of black hole raises questions about gaps in Einstein's theory of relativity.
Letters: Facts check defuses satellite scare
The US death rate did not rise by 5 per cent immediately after satellite launch in 1998.
Growing human brain cells gets $16m boost
Brain researchers will never have to wash cars to raise money again.
What's next for Rocket Lab as it readies for milestone launch
Peter Beck on rocket recycling and how the company is IPO-ready.
Letters: Overhead internet
Powerful radio beams will come from each satellite to nearly all populated places on Earth
Elon Musk 'loves NZ' – keen to visit, says Rocket Lab boss
Musk would fit in well – a new report values NZ's space sector at $1.7 billion.
NZ satellite project aims to avert space collisions
NZ scientists designing cutting-edge 'collision avoidance' tech for satellites.
Mini Mercury skips across sun's vast glare in rare transit
Stargazers in the eastern US and Canada were able to spot Mercury, a tiny black dot.
The final frontier: NZ and Japan in talks over joint space programme
OIA documents show officials cosying up to major Japanese space players.
Space Minister Phil Twyford defends Rocket Lab's 'entertain the mega rich'
Artificial meteor shower satellite will shoot pellets into the atmosphere.
Mercury retrograde and how it will affect you
The hard science and real superstition of the mysterious phenomenon explained.
Millions being spent on space tech in NZ. Here's what's at stake
New Zealand is emerging as an important player in the space rush.