Theories suggest signal could originate from a black hole or advanced alien civilisation.

He's spending big on his dream to terraform Mars. But science just found a huge problem.

People across the globe are glimpsing the longest blood moon eclipse this century.

The heavens are currently treating star-gazers to one stunner of a variety show.

The heavens are treating star-gazers to one stunner of a variety show with three celestial events.

The heavens are currently treating star-gazers to one stunner of a variety show.

Star-gazers are soon to get a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse at a "blood moon" like no other.

A space lawyer explains who owns the moon, and what it means for lunar mining.

Mark Zuckerberg is again going head to head against his fellow tycoon and rival Elon Musk.

Mars is paying its closest visit for the next 17 years, making the planet appear bigger.

A Russian rocket's booster failed shortly after liftoff in Kazakhstan - forcing a Russian cosmonaut and a US astronaut to make a harrowing emergency landing. / AP / NASA

Is there life on Mars? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The rocket was developed by a Ferrari-driving maverick Japanese entrepreneur.

He says humanity must "face the possibility" UFO sightings really are alien craft.

On Christmas Eve, 3 astronauts became first humans to orbit the moon. Here's their story.

Asteroid 3 times bigger than NZ cannoning past Earth — here's how you can see it.

As Rocket Lab nears its next launch, Grant Bradley talks to the workers making it happen.

Scientists have found a stunning, turquoise blue sand dune found inside a crater on Mars.

An acclaimed Māori astronomer is heartened to see more Kiwis celebrating Matariki.

A mechanical issue with equipment in the Chatham Islands put paid to Saturday's launch.

Rocket Lab has abandoned today's planned launch of its Electron rocket from Mahia.

Kiwi leaders were celebrated at this week's Kea World Class New Zealand Awards.

Astronomers witness amazing event for the first time.

Comment: Satellites make life comfortable, but they can and must do so much more.

Just one battle in space could permanently end our dreams of exploring the solar system.

Researchers have identified over 100 planets beyond our solar system that may host life.

Scientists beam recording of the cosmologist's voice to nearest black hole in space.

"To Laura Ann Murray - Best of Luck - Neil Armstrong Apollo 11."

Nasa discovery of ancient organic material revives scientists' hopes.

Curiosity has discovered ancient organics that have been preserved in rocks for billions of years. Source: NASA Goddard