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Rakon buys French rival, heads into space
NZ tech company Rakon is buying the assets of French rival Temex, gaining access to satellite and space station transport applications to complement its existing European operations.
Cancer kids shoot for the stars
The Child Cancer Foundation wants to give young cancer patients a very special, but far-flung, gift.
IceCube Observatory identifies 'ghost particles'
The IceCube Observatory the identification of the first source of high-energy neutrinos and cosmic rays. Source - YouTube/IceCube Neutrino Observatory
Scientists race to space probe landing site
A Japanese space capsule may contain the first-ever asteroid samples that could provide clues into the creation of the solar system.
British scientists begin project to search for life on Mars
British scientists have started an ambitious project aimed at searching for signs of extraterrestrial life on Mars.
UFO-chasing hacker: Nasa security 'truly shocking'
Accused of "the biggest military hack of all time" Gary McKinnon is, according to the US, the most dangerous hacker in the world.
<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Why first man on Mars will probably be Chinese
The US will be a hitch-hiker on other nations' space programmes, writes Gwynne Dyer.
<i>Jan Wright:</i> Recognising Earth's limits a start
Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, explains why it is important we start thinking of our planet, and species, as a whole.
Astronaut continues stellar career in spotlight
Buzz Aldrin is in Auckland for three days to attend the Planet 2010 telecoms conference.
Life lessons: Peter Beck, Rocket designer
People always say: "So, you're a rocket scientist?" Can we clear this up straight off?