WorldNasa moon mission launch delayed to March after testSpaceX also grounds Falcon 9 missions, which could impact ISS launch.03 Feb 10:02 PM
WorldNorthern lights may be visible across swathes of US thanks to geomagnetic stormAurora could be seen with the naked eye as far south as California and Texas.20 Jan 12:49 AM
PremiumWorldA crawl before flying: Nasa’s giant rocket makes slow roll towards Artemis II moon voyageNew York Times: There's a precise dress rehearsal before a launch window of early February18 Jan 04:00 PM
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WorldApollo 13 commander and astronaut Jim Lovell dies at 97Lovell considered Apollo 8, the first crewed lunar orbit, his career highlight.08 Aug 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNasa’s next mission will launch from IndiaNew York Times: Data from the satellite will be turned into three-dimensional maps.30 Jul 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA handshake in orbit 50 years ago transformed the space raceNew York Times: How the first international human spaceflight came together.18 Jul 07:00 PM
WorldWatch: Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes on test standSpaceX’s Starship exploded before an engine test in South Texas.19 Jun 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCraters or bumps? The optical illusion on the Moon's surfaceNew York Times: How your brain is tricked by lunar images.10 Jun 12:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi aerospace entrepreneur becomes first New Zealander in spaceThe flight reached 105km, just past the Kármán line, and lasted 11 minutes.01 Jun 11:41 PM
WorldNasa's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthdayNasa’s oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, returns to Earth on his 70th birthday.20 Apr 10:56 AM
WorldWatch: Stranded astronauts finally back on EarthTheir mission faced technical issues and became a political flashpoint.18 Mar 10:18 PM
World‘Wonderful day’: Relief as astronauts finally see replacements arriveThe stranded astronauts were stuck due to issues with the Boeing Starliner.16 Mar 07:03 PM
WorldAsteroid samples reveal basic building blocks for lifeThe samples were collected by Nasa’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft in 2020.30 Jan 06:53 AM
WorldBurning space junk weighing 500kg crash lands in Kenyan villageWarning of rise of debris falling into populated areas as amount of space junk surges.03 Jan 07:48 PM
WorldEarth overdue for solar 'superflare' that could blackout satellites, powerObserving other systems has shown we are in much more jeopardy from the Sun than thought.12 Dec 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Potentially catastrophic': Emergency agency preparing for extreme solar stormCommunications and power are often affected by solar storms. 24 Nov 08:03 PM
WorldTrump, Musk watch SpaceX abort Starship booster catchSpaceX’s Starship rocket splashed down after an aborted booster catch attempt.20 Nov 01:44 AM
WorldNasa astronaut hospitalised after return from ISS is releasedNasa did not reveal who was hospitalised nor the reason.26 Oct 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the space school collapse: Where millions and Kiwi parents' money wentDebt of $19m for Australian parent company; director shifted assets before collapse.22 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldNasa makes discovery ‘as important as gravity’ about EarthScientists find ‘invisible force’ lifting up sky 240km above the planet.30 Aug 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldStranded in space? Nasa doesn’t see the Starliner astronauts that wayNew York Times: The astronauts face an eight-month stay after Starliner glitch.19 Aug 01:31 AM
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
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
WorldLife on Earth? Ancient asteroid reveals new solar system secretsAncient asteroid fragments answer questions about life on Earth and the solar system.06 Jul 10:56 PM
