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Director blamed the pandemic as well as a failure to secure urgent funding to keep going.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s engine fails during satellite launch
Starlink satellites aboard the rocket were deployed but in a lower orbit than intended.
Twice the bonus for women: Rocket Lab defends recruitment referral programme
Space company wants to boost the number of women in its workforce.
Space operator and iwi deny involvement in lakeside hut evictions
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Life on Earth? Ancient asteroid reveals new solar system secrets
Ancient asteroid fragments answer questions about life on Earth and the solar system.
Nasa astronauts on troubled Boeing capsule will stay in space
Two Nasa astronauts will stay in space longer to keep troubleshooting Boeing’s capsule.
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Boeing faults leave two astronauts stranded in orbit
Starliner setback is delaying International Space Station crew returning to Earth.
Rocket Lab signs 10-launch deal with Japanese company
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Rocket Lab signs deal to get Japanese satellites into space
Data collected from Rocket Lab-launched satellites could enhance defence and security.
'Blindsided': Kiwi parents may have lost millions after Nasa space camp firm collapse
Parents were pressured to pay the full amount up front in return for a 5 per cent saving.
What NZ could tell us about life on Mars
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Three days in space were enough to change four astronauts’ bodies and minds
New York Times: Space crew suffered temporary cognitive declines and genetic changes.
Placing a bet on space industry
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Rocket Lab lands $41 million in Chips Act funding
Money will double production, create 100 jobs.
Astronaut behind iconic 'Earthrise' photo killed in plane crash
William Anders took the iconic 'Earthrise' photo showing Earth as a blue marble from space
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Boeing’s first astronaut flight called off at the last minute in latest setback
Last-minute computer trouble nixed a launch attempt for Boeing's first astronaut flight.
Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of the Moon
Chinese spacecraft lands on the Moon’s far side to collect rocks in growing US space race.
'Don’t think this is accidental': Elon Musk dominates space launch. Rivals call foul
New York Times: New competitors say SpaceX is using tactics intended to squash them.
Rocket Lab sends Nasa polar satellite into space
A climate change-focused mission from Mahia.
Celebration for Māori as honours handed out in Wellington
Māori astronomer among award recipients.
Maori high-tech awards handed out at Spark Arena
Drone company takes award for top Māori company.
What is the science behind the Aurora Australis?
The skies have been lighting up with the Aurora Australis - but what causes it?
Electricity prices, Wynyard ferry and Aurora lights | Focus Morning Bulletin May 13, 2024
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Solar storm causes autopilot wobbles for Kiwi Tesla drivers
There were broadband satellite and GPS satellite issues.
'Lit up like fireworks': Aurora can be seen for the next few nights
There was no shortage of places to view the aurora lights in Hawke's Bay.
'Ecstatic' newlyweds in dazzling wedding photos with aurora night sky
'It’s a dream come true.'
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