Distinguished New Zealand space scientist Sir Ian Axford died at his Napier home on Saturday, aged 77.
The 1995 New Zealander of the Year and Royal Society fellow conducted ground-breaking research in planetary science, comets and solar physics over 50 years and made significant contributions to the fields of plasma
NZ space scientist Sir Ian Axford dies
Sir Ian Axford conducted ground-breaking research in planetary science, comets and solar physics. Photo / Hawkes Bay Today
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