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Rocket Lab almost doubles loss, nabs another Nasa mission

Rocket Lab is spending millions of dollars to develop a bigger rocket for US launch.

Nasa hopes for second Wanaka balloon launch today or weekend

The balloon will mark Nasa’s final planned launch from Wānaka Airport for 2023.

Liftoff! Nasa balloon launched from NZ - will circle Earth for up to 100 days

Such balloons have made headlines after the US shot down one.

First moon crew in 50 years includes woman, black astronaut

The first moon crew in 50 years — three Americans and one Canadian.

‘Mind-blown’: Space telescope uncovers massive galaxies

One galaxy could contain as many stars as our Milky Way, but is 30 times more compact.

2022 was the fifth or sixth warmest on record

We should expect record-shattering hot years soon as the Earth heats up.

Old Nasa satellite falling from sky on Monday

Most of the 2450kg satellite will burn up upon re-entry, but some pieces may survive.

50 years after the Apollo 17 mission, the moon looks closer than ever

New York Times: Fifty years ago two men woke up on humanity’s last day on the moon.

The first photo of the entire globe: 50 years on from Blue Marble

The Apollo 17 crew were on their way to the moon when the photograph was captured.

Kiwi electric seaglider completes first flight

If it gets off the water, it could deliver regional flights at ferry-like prices.

Govt joining forces with Nasa in space race

The NZ Government wants to get into the space race.

Fuel leak ruins NASA's second shot at launching moon rocket

NASA's new moon rocket sprang another dangerous fuel leak.

Take 2: Nasa aims for second rocket launch

The first launch had to be scrapped after serious engine trouble made it impossible.

Why Nasa is going back to the moon

New York Times: Nasa is kicking off its return to Earth's closest neighbour.

South Korea's first spacecraft launched to the moon

It's the country's second shot at space in six weeks.

Putin's major move against the West in space

Moscow makes a surprise announcement to go it alone with an orbital outpost.

Nasa wants to turn satellites into alien hunters

Nasa is embarking on a seemingly 'fringe' subject, to look for life outside Earth.

Fresh Nasa images: Baby stars and dancing galaxies

Astonishing beauty of deep space revealed to humanity for the first time.