Going to Mars: What to know about first test flight of SpaceX’s big Starship
Elon Musk anticipates using Starship to launch satellites into low-Earth orbit.
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The lights were also seen above Warkworth earlier in the year.
‘Predatory’ - rural ISPs on Starlink’s cut-price new deal for Kiwis
Competition lawyer weighs in.
Vodafone marks first day as One NZ by revealing ‘cell tower in the sky’ partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink
The deal mirrors one between Starlink and T-Mobile in the US; also: TVNZ dispute latest.
AUT's move to shut radio observatory sparked top-level Govt scramble
The plan to shut its Warkworth observatory caused a headache among top officials.
US company's 3D-printed rocket to make debut launch
A rocket made of 3D-printed parts is in Florida awaiting its debut launch.
Japan destroys new rocket at launch after ignition failure
It was the second stage of the country’s first new rocket series in more than two decades.
Watch: Passengers see SpaceX rocket launch from plane window - 'Awesome’
Lucky travellers travelling over Cape Canaveral were in the right place a the right time.
Elon Musk's Starlink internet proves value in cyclone-struck regions
Despite chaos, some Starlink users reporting stable connections.
Elon Musk: Ukraine’s use of SpaceX satellites risks starting World War III
Billionaire calls support for Ukraine's defence against Putin a difficult moral question.
Jury finds Elon Musk didn’t deceive investors with 2018 Tesla tweets
The nine jurors reached a verdict after less than two hours.
First Native American woman in space steps out on spacewalk
Nicole Mann is the first Native American woman in space.
Musk’s Twitter tweaks foreshadow EU showdown
EU likely to be leader in cracking down on Musk’s reimagined platform, harmful content.
How Elon Musk is changing what you see on Twitter
What you’re seeing in your Twitter feed is changing. But how?
Elon Musk shares rare image of his son
The Tesla founder has shared a photo of his 2-year-old to mum Grimes.
Govt’s new $2000 broadband installation grant for rural homes - Starlink will be eligible
New $15m scheme will cover about 7500 remote households.
Musk plans to relaunch Twitter premium service - again
It's a fresh move to revamp the service after the previous attempt backfired.
China and Russia in satellite shadow wars
International manoeuvres are playing chase in the skies over our heads.
Twitter drama too much? Mastodon, others emerge as options
Lesser-known sites such as Mastodon and even Tumblr offer alternatives amid the chaos.
'Twitter Blue' signups unavailable after fake accounts flood platform
Anyone can get a blue tick as long as they have a phone, a credit card and $8 a month.
'Remote work is no longer allowed': Musk orders Twitter staff back into office
The announcement comes after mass layoffs at the social media company.
Elon Musk's NZ push: The number of Starlink customers will surprise you
The number of local Starlink customers will surprise you.
Elon Musk threatens to pull Starlink satellite service from Ukraine
Claims service which helps Kyiv's troops communicate will cost him $100m+ "by year's end".
Despite Ukraine war, Russian launches to space from US, first time in 20 years
Crew also comprises Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman to orbit the world.
South Korea's first spacecraft launched to the moon
It's the country's second shot at space in six weeks.
Debris from Musk's spacecraft crashes on to Aussie farm
The 3-metre object crashed into a sheep paddock with a loud bang.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship booster explodes at launch site during ground test
Part of the SpaceX Starship burst into flames during launch.
'He's destroyed the company': Twitter workers fume at Elon Musk
A legal fight is looming after the Tesla CEO abandoned his plan to buy the platform.
'Inevitable': Elon Musk's ominous US recession prediction
Billionaire has predicted the recession in US is likely to happen 'in the near term'.
SpaceX reportedly fire employees critical of CEO Elon Musk
Several employees reportedly blasted the billionaire in an open letter for his behaviour.
SpaceX closer to launching giant rocket ship after FAA review
Starship is the most powerful rocket ever built and is designed to carry people to Mars.
Elon Musk accused of 'exposing himself' to cabin crew
The SpaceX founder has been accused of exposing himself during a flight to London.
Gotcha! With the world watching, Rocket Lab captures falling rocket - if only briefly
Watch again: A qualified success as pilots decide to release booster.
'Stop hitting on me': Elon Musk's bizarre response to US politician
Musk was quick to respond to a perceived dig by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.