Scientists are about to reveal what a black hole looks like - and it's a big deal.

The NZ-founded firm is expanding by offering a space craft for customers to add own tech,

'There is indeed an emergency on our southern border' says the US commander-in-chief

Mission hopes to find clues to the origin of the solar system.

It's a fate that awaits almost all solar systems - including our own.

Today's top news: remembrance service held in Christchurch, racism blamed for NZ deaths.

The reason for the all-female spacewalk cancellation has been revealed.

Nasa cancels first-female spacewalk because there are not enough spacesuits to fit them.

We live in a giant snow globe apparently.

For the second time in three months, Virgin Galactic has launched a spacecraft into space.

The spacecraft will take nearly two months to reach the moon.

The moon, dubbed Hippocamp, is about the size of Chicago.

The new branch of the military will be dedicated to space.

Test of genetic doubles gave scientists the opportunity to track details of human biology.

A Japan-based venture is working to prevent space-debris collisions.

The spacecraft has been declared dead after 15 years.

Kiwi scientists join bold mission to measure mysterious cosmic ripples - from space.

Richard Branson prepares to go into space on Virgin Galactic's inaugural flight.

The moon turned blood red yesterday as the Earth passed directly between it and the sun.

The technology is already available for an unmanned facility.

Astronomer has weighed in on the debate over whether we are alone in the universe.

It's the word that's been the butt of jokes since you were a kid. But the joke is on you.

Sensors are to be placed in space to detect missiles in new Trump "star wars" plan.

Focus beyond Earth is growing, writes Keith Gottschalk.

Plants have sprouted on the Moon paving the way for bases which produce their own food.

The largest of the three asteroids skimming past soon could cause a catastrophic event.

The starry night is an ancient and enduring object of human fascination, expert says.

Scientists don't know where they come from, but they think they're closing in on answer.

EDITORIAL: With two major space-age achievements already this year, what else is in store?

There's a chance part of the burning night sky object is sitting in someone's backyard.