Latest from National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NZ captured from space

An Italian astronaut aboard the International Space Station has captured glimpses of New Zealand in images posted on social media this week.

Mars rover sings to itself on Mars

Astronauts tweet photos of NZ from Space

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and American colleague Thomas Marshburn who are avid users of Twitter aboard the International Space Station have taken several stunning photos of New Zealand as they orbit 370km above the Earth.

New moon spotted circling Neptune

Another blue planet - with dark side

We are not alone. Scientists have discovered a second blue planet in the Universe, although this one is decidedly inhospitable and unlikely to support life.

Lonely song for a lonely Voyage

Paul Charman salutes Voyager 1's famous gold record.

Rock reveals likelihood of life on Mars

Tornado scar seen from space

The path of last month’s devastating tornado through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore is revealed as a scar across the city in a NASA satellite image.

Mission to Mars

The first people to make the perilous journey to Mars will have to cope with long periods of boredom, the constant worry of returning safely and the joy/pain of each other's company.