PremiumPremiumWorldMissions to Venus: Highlights from history, and when we may go backNew York Times: Venus has been overlooked in recent decades.15 Sep 09:02 PM
EntertainmentThe blast that rocked AmericaLessons from a disaster: what the Challenger catastrophe meant for America15 Sep 12:59 AM
WorldAstronomers find hints of life on VenusBizarre microbes may exist in the clouds over the planet described as 'Earth's evil twin'.14 Sep 07:26 PM
World'Mighty mice stay ripped in spaceThey held onto their muscle during a month-long stay at the International Space Station.07 Sep 08:52 PM
EntertainmentHilary heads into orbitHilary Swank leads a mission to Mars in Netflix's 'Away'06 Sep 05:09 PM
BusinessSuccessfully launched homegrown satellite could 'triple' Rocket Lab's businessHow the secret launch went down.03 Sep 08:31 PM
New ZealandLights in the sky: Starlink satellites spotted over NZThe satellites are part of SpaceX's planned internet satellite constellation system.08 Aug 05:36 PM
New ZealandUFO over Porirua?UFO over Porirua? Mysterious hovering lights stun locals. Video / Theodora FaafiaWatch03 Aug 04:19 AM
World'Incredible feat' - astronauts emerge after splashdownThe first astronauts to ride a SpaceX capsule into orbit have emerged from the spacecraft.02 Aug 08:25 PM
AirlinesRocket Lab reveals problem that caused last mission to failWhat went wrong amid the bid for "warp-speed" turnaround.31 Jul 08:41 PM
World'On our way to Mars': Nasa rover successfully lifts offThe Perseverance has lifted off from Cape Canaveral and is on its way to Mars.30 Jul 11:21 PM
WorldNASA ups the ante with the newest Mars roverSet to rocket away this week from Florida, the spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet. Video / APWatch29 Jul 09:44 PM
WorldMission to Mars ready to blast off in FloridaNASA's most elaborate life-hunting rover is on the verge of lift off in Florida.29 Jul 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Nasa found the ideal hole on Mars to land inNew York Times: Crater is a promising place to look for evidence of extinct Martian life.29 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandLucky shot: Tauranga photographer captures Comet NeowiseBut if you want to see it with the naked eye, you are out of luck.28 Jul 06:07 PM
BusinessFrom Ōamaru to the edge of orbit: Kiwi startup unveils reusable craftThe firm with some Government backing could one day to take on Rocket Lab.28 Jul 05:35 AM
WorldUS and UK accuse Russia of testing new anti-satellite space weaponUS and UK have hit out at Russia accusing Moscow of launching a new projectile into space.24 Jul 07:45 AM
WorldSigue Sigue Sputnik: Russia accused of firing weapon in spaceInternational critics say that Russia's actions "threaten the peaceful use of space".23 Jul 07:39 PM
BusinessSpace cadets: Rocket Lab launches apprenticeship programmeFounder wants to help train New Zealand's "lost generation".22 Jul 07:03 PM
World'Hope' probe still functioning after launch to MarsThe UAE probe for Mars, named Amal has made it into orbit and is still functioning.19 Jul 11:48 PM
WorldFirst Arab interplanetary mission prepared for launchOrbiter — named Amal, or Hope — readied for blast off from Tanegashima Space Center.19 Jul 07:23 PM
WorldGiant swarm of flying ants spotted from spaceMeteorologists were initially confused as radar was picking up rain.17 Jul 10:05 PM
WorldEarth about to invade Mars, big timeThe US, China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to the Red Planet.13 Jul 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRocket Lab's problem likely 'baked in' months agoLaunch programme pause during probe but no time to 'cry into your cornflakes'.06 Jul 05:53 AM
BusinessLost in space: Rocket Lab mission failure comes with a costHigh tech payload expected to be covered by insurance - Peter Beck.05 Jul 03:01 AM
BusinessRocket Lab investigates Electron rocket launch failureMission payload not recoverable, spokeswoman confirms04 Jul 11:50 PM
BusinessLost in space: Disaster strikes Rocket Lab launchRocket Lab's 'Pics or it didn't happen' launch was fast-tracked to avoid bad weather.04 Jul 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesNasa's small step to the Moon a giant leap for Rocket LabAs Rocket Lab gets back to high frequency launches to Earth's orbit Moon mission beckons26 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessBusiness Hub: Rocket LabRocket Lab's Moon mission: The NZ-based staff describe how they'll get a Nasa satellite into lunar orbit. Video / Brett Phibbs / Jed BradleyWatch26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThey 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.23 Jun 12:02 AM
New ZealandWellington council puts brakes on city speed limitSince 2014 police have attended 492 crashes in the zone where speeds will be reduced.10 Jun 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGoing viral, or not, in the Milky WayNew York Times: Is the pandemic a rehearsal for our own cosmic mortality?05 Jun 06:00 AM
WorldStadium-sized asteroid to make 'close approach' with Earth, NASA warnsThe asteroid is expected to pass Earth at a speed of 11.146km/second.03 Jun 11:42 PM
WorldGood morning sunshine: Nasa says sun is 'waking up'A surge in solar activity has been detected, but what impact will it have on Earth?02 Jun 02:09 AM