Big bang: Trump and Musk could redefine US space strategy
The pair share a knack for disruption and a hunger for making history.
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Peter Beck a billionaire as Rocket Lab shares surge 45% on first Neutron contract
The firm's stock has quadrupled in value since August on a string of good news.
Who’s who in the Musk ‘A-team’ vying to shape Trump 2.0
Financial Times: Billionaire likely to push for government roles for acolytes and allies.
Elon Musk helped elect Trump. What does he expect in return?
New York Times: Trump's best-known backer has a series of requests.
Nasa astronaut hospitalised after return from ISS is released
Nasa did not reveal who was hospitalised nor the reason.
Commerce Commission to Elon Musk: Starlink needs to chip in toward $12m telco tax
Starlink's popularity has surged in NZ, with revenue topping $73m.
Watch: SpaceX successfully catches returning Starship rocket
A breakthrough test flight for Elon Musk's firm.
SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flight
SpaceX successfully "caught" the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket Sunday as it returned to the launch pad after a test flight. Video / AFP
The satellite spectrum battle that could shape the new space economy
Financial Times: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is pushing to loosen limits on transmissions.
Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk's SpaceX
Elon Musk's SpaceX has been treating the property as its own, the lawsuit alleges.
Bezos plots GPS rival as Putin menaces satellite systems
Telegraph: Tech giant's Project Kuiper will compete against Elon Musk's Starlink, too.
Tech billionaire completes first private spacewalk
Elon Musk’s company again succeeded in pushing the boundaries of commercial spaceflight.
One NZ predicament: Starlink ‘celltower in the sky’ slips
One NZ and Optus are forced to pull back on earlier promises as rivals target Musk's firm.
Opinion: Elon Musk is an unguided geopolitical missile
Financial Times: While Musk's influence is showing up, he still lacks ability to make law.
'Star Wars': Musk v Bezos – Amazon buys land in NZ for Project Kuiper
New Zealand is part of the Star Wars between two of the world's two richest humans.
Nasa to keep two astronauts trapped in space until next year
Boeing's Starliner faces new setbacks as Nasa opts for SpaceX return mission.
Blast-off: Why Rocket Lab shares are up 38%
Plus: Helicopters offloaded after firm calls time on mid-air catch.
Eight days to eight months: Space crew could be in space until Feb as Nasa weighs options
Decision on Starliner vs SpaceX return for astronauts remains pending amid safety debates.
Rocket Lab shares blast off after it reports revenue surge
Firm receives more backing from Uncle Sam, updates on Neutron.
Tesla misses profit estimates as Elon Musk delays ‘robotaxi’ launch
Financial Times: Shares fall despite CEO’s claim about ‘autonomous fleet’.
From Obama to Trump: Elon Musk's political shift
New York Times: World’s richest man, once deeply sceptical of Trump, has now endorsed him.
Review: Sir Peter Beck no cowboy in Wild, Wild Space documentary
Wild, Wild Space charts the lift off of Rocket Lab and other firms.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s engine fails during satellite launch
Starlink satellites aboard the rocket were deployed but in a lower orbit than intended.
Sky fast-tracks HBO’s Wild Wild Space film - featuring Rocket Lab and Sir Peter Beck
Steven Spielberg's Amblin is one of the production companies behind the docu-movie.
Fletcher Building does Starlink. Lots of Starlink
Firm finds four scenarios where Elon Musk's broadband from the skies is the best option.
Behind Rocket Lab’s 50th Launch: Realising Sir Peter Beck’s dream
"As a kid in Invercargill, I wanted to work for Nasa." Instead, he built his own rocket.
Fired SpaceX workers sue, claim Elon Musk's critics wrongfully terminated
Sacked workers allege rampant sexual harassment, hostile work environment, lewd tweets.
'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.
Boeing on verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule
The move is the first flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule with a crew on board.
SpaceX rocket has most successful launch yet
Elon Musk: 'Congratulations SpaceX team! Starship will make life multiplanetary.'
Elon Musk's giant charity keeps the money close to home
New York Times: The owner of Tesla and SpaceX gave far less than required in some years.