Nasa's Curiosity rover has snapped a photo of a mysterious object on the surface of Mars.

Mysterious celestial body may be lurking in the far-flung reaches of the solar system.

Recent discoveries in our solar system and beyond have increased hopes of alien life.

COMMENT: Unravelling the secrets is much more important than just getting there first.

Nasa scientists are preparing to lift off from their flying observatory from Christchurch.

Nasa's flying observatory lands in Christchurch for more scientific night flights.

Hawking warns human race must start leaving within 30 years to avoid being wiped out.

Launched in 2009, the Kepler space telescope is our first mission capable of identifying Earth-size planets around other stars. Source: NASA's Ames Research Center

Nasa has identified 219 new exoplanet candidates - and 10 could be habitable.

The huge flying object reportedly burnt up off Auckland's west coast.

Kiwi "Rocket man" has been inducted into the World Entrepreneur of the Year Hall of Fame.

Peter Beck has swamped with attention ahead of the World Entrepreneur Of The Year awards.

Nasa chose 12 new astronauts from its biggest pool of applicants ever.

Probe promises to "revolutionise" our understanding of the sun, and unlock its secrets.

Scientists warn of threat to Earth's upper atmosphere from 'inevitable' collision.

Scientists spot 'super-Earth' planet just 21 light-years away.

Peter Beck enjoyed a moment of jubilation before the work of getting to orbit resumed.

This incredible image of NZ's South Island was captured from space.

Astronomers keep a close eye on "Tabby's Star" as it acts up again.

Where would a successful rocket Lab launch fit among NZ's engineering feats?

Neil DeGrasse Tyson has spoken ahead of his visit to New Zealand later this year.

Peter Beck is a hands-on engineer who has dreamed of space flight all his life.

A woman bought 'moon dust' NASA misplaced for $1400, now it could be worth $5.7m.

Rocket Lab says weather will be less of an issue when it reaches a commercial phase.

Rocket Lab has released a simulation of what its Electron blast-off will look like.

Liftoff looking likely in Mahia and eager spectators are assembling at a viewing site.

A Kiwi astrophysicist has helped reveal how most of the antimatter in the Milky Way forms.

Weather has again caused a Rocket Lab to delay a launch attempt at Mahia.

A mystery star behind an 'alien megastructure' theory is acting strangely again.

Rocket Lab has scrubbed a potential launch of the Electron rocket due to high winds.