BusinessBig bang: Trump and Musk could redefine US space strategyThe pair share a knack for disruption and a hunger for making history.17 Nov 12:56 AM
BusinessOne NZ taken to court over SpaceX claimsTelco says it will vigorously defend the charges.13 Nov 07:25 PM
BusinessPeter Beck a billionaire as Rocket Lab shares surge 45% on first Neutron contractThe firm's stock has quadrupled in value since August on a string of good news.13 Nov 04:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWho’s who in the Musk ‘A-team’ vying to shape Trump 2.0Financial Times: Billionaire likely to push for government roles for acolytes and allies.11 Nov 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElon Musk helped elect Trump. What does he expect in return?New York Times: Trump's best-known backer has a series of requests.07 Nov 07:42 PM
WorldNasa astronaut hospitalised after return from ISS is releasedNasa did not reveal who was hospitalised nor the reason.26 Oct 10:36 PM
BusinessCommerce Commission to Elon Musk: Starlink needs to chip in toward $12m telco taxStarlink's popularity has surged in NZ, with revenue topping $73m.23 Oct 09:36 PM
BusinessWatch: SpaceX successfully catches returning Starship rocketA breakthrough test flight for Elon Musk's firm.13 Oct 07:01 PM
BusinessSpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flightSpaceX successfully "caught" the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket Sunday as it returned to the launch pad after a test flight. Video / AFPWatch13 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesRocket Lab shares are up 57% in a month, seen climbing furtherBlast off.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe satellite spectrum battle that could shape the new space economyFinancial Times: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is pushing to loosen limits on transmissions.28 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk's SpaceXElon Musk's SpaceX has been treating the property as its own, the lawsuit alleges.22 Sep 03:18 AM
BusinessBezos plots GPS rival as Putin menaces satellite systemsTelegraph: Tech giant's Project Kuiper will compete against Elon Musk's Starlink, too.17 Sep 12:20 AM
WorldTech billionaire completes first private spacewalkElon Musk’s company again succeeded in pushing the boundaries of commercial spaceflight.12 Sep 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsOne NZ predicament: Starlink ‘celltower in the sky’ slipsOne NZ and Optus are forced to pull back on earlier promises as rivals target Musk's firm.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOpinion: Elon Musk is an unguided geopolitical missileFinancial Times: While Musk's influence is showing up, he still lacks ability to make law.02 Sep 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsAmazon’s Project Kuiper, a rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink, buys land in NZ, secures eight licencesNew Zealand is part of the Star Wars between two of the world's two richest humans.02 Sep 12:40 AM
WorldNasa to keep two astronauts trapped in space until next yearBoeing's Starliner faces new setbacks as Nasa opts for SpaceX return mission.24 Aug 09:56 PM
BusinessBlast-off: Why Rocket Lab shares are up 38%Plus: Helicopters offloaded after firm calls time on mid-air catch.18 Aug 09:16 PM
WorldEight days to eight months: Space crew could be in space until Feb as Nasa weighs optionsDecision on Starliner vs SpaceX return for astronauts remains pending amid safety debates.09 Aug 07:15 AM
BusinessRocket Lab shares blast off after it reports revenue surgeFirm receives more backing from Uncle Sam, updates on Neutron.08 Aug 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTesla misses profit estimates as Elon Musk delays ‘robotaxi’ launchFinancial Times: Shares fall despite CEO’s claim about ‘autonomous fleet’.24 Jul 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom Obama to Trump: Elon Musk's political shiftNew York Times: World’s richest man, once deeply sceptical of Trump, has now endorsed him.19 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReview: Sir Peter Beck no cowboy in Wild, Wild Space documentaryWild, Wild Space charts the lift off of Rocket Lab and other firms.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldSpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s engine fails during satellite launchStarlink satellites aboard the rocket were deployed but in a lower orbit than intended.13 Jul 01:18 AM
BusinessSky fast-tracks HBO’s Wild Wild Space film - featuring Rocket Lab and Sir Peter BeckSteven Spielberg's Amblin is one of the production companies behind the docu-movie.09 Jul 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFletcher Building does Starlink. Lots of StarlinkFirm finds four scenarios where Elon Musk's broadband from the skies is the best option.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Markets with MadisonBehind 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.23 Jun 07:00 PM
EmploymentFired SpaceX workers sue, claim Elon Musk's critics wrongfully terminatedSacked workers allege rampant sexual harassment, hostile work environment, lewd tweets.13 Jun 08:56 AM
TelecommunicationsGood news for One NZ: Starship makes first return to Earth without explodingFourth time lucky.06 Jun 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Don’t think this is accidental': Elon Musk dominates space launch. Rivals call foulNew York Times: New competitors say SpaceX is using tactics intended to squash them.31 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesBoeing on verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsuleThe move is the first flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule with a crew on board.05 May 02:00 AM
BusinessSpaceX rocket has most successful launch yetElon Musk: 'Congratulations SpaceX team! Starship will make life multiplanetary.'14 Mar 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElon Musk's giant charity keeps the money close to homeNew York Times: The owner of Tesla and SpaceX gave far less than required in some years.10 Mar 07:57 PM