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Hunt for NZ’s 11th meteorite is on
A fireball lit up the North Island night sky on Wednesday, exciting meteorite hunters.

ESA spacecraft captures rare images of Mars moon during fly-by
Hera snapped rare pictures of the mysterious Deimos from 5600km away.

‘Dark coppery red’: Lunar eclipse visible tonight
Jupiter and Mars will be visible during the eclipse, weather permitting.

Clouds could block Northland view of blood moon lunar eclipse
Northlanders' chance of seeing blood moon on Friday is cloudy.

Blood moon to grace Hawke’s Bay skies during Friday’s lunar eclipse
The total eclipse will happen between 8pm and 8.30pm, ending at 11pm.

Rocket Lab buys another US firm for US$75m
The deal is Rocket Lab's fifth major acquisition.

Booster success but upper stage fails again in SpaceX Starship test
SpaceX's Starship booster was successfully caught using "chopsticks".

European rocket successfully carries out first commercial mission
'Perfect launch' as Europe seeks to strengthen its defences.

Rocket Lab reveals role in Firefly’s moon landing, investment banker rates it against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The mission software and solar panels were supplied by the Kiwi-American company.

Threat of ‘citykiller’ asteroid due to approach Earth in 2032 downgraded
But why are so obsessed with 'doomsday scenarios' like this?

Odds of ‘city killer’ asteroid hitting Earth increase again
It's now the most threatening space rock ever recorded by modern forecasting.

Kea Aerospace makes first stratospheric flight
Kea Aerospace achieves a major milestone with the Kea Atmos Mk1b, soaring into the stratosphere for the first time.

Why the odds of an asteroid striking Earth in 2032 keep going up (and down)
New York Times: Why it’s not yet time to worry.

Asteroid samples reveal basic building blocks for life
The samples were collected by Nasa’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft in 2020.

‘Highest risk ever’: Asteroid threat prompts global action
Experts suggest using a spacecraft to deflect the asteroid and prevent impact.

Ten quickfire takes on Trump’s tech moves, and the impact on NZ
The incoming President has issued orders on crypto, AI, EVs and more.

Market close: Sharemarket dips after 2.2% inflation rise
US-listed Rocket Lab hit a record high, with its shares rising 30%.

Last chance to see rare 'Atlas' comet over NZ skies
The comet will appear bigger on its return visit.

US grounds SpaceX’s Starship after fiery mid-air explosion
Starship is the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built.

Watch: SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodes
In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket blasts into orbit for first time
The mission is seen as critical to Blue Origin’s efforts to compete with SpaceX.