WorldApollo moon mission photos among trove of newly released Pentagon UFO filesDeclassified Apollo 17 files describe bright, jagged fragments drifting past.09 May 12:28 AM
New ZealandLast chance in 170,000 years: How to spot the rare comet over AotearoaIt is best seen within an hour after sunset low in the western sky.30 Apr 08:00 AM
WorldOne small step for Trump: US President hints at manned moon mission before 2029Trump said 'we have a shot at it' when asked of an imminent return to the lunar surface. 29 Apr 07:28 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Moon mission and running robots show the drive to extend human capability22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandComet to delight New Zealand stargazers, if it survives close encounter with the sun20 Apr 06:00 PM
WorldWatch: The moment Artemis II touched down on Earth and the crew was pulled to safetyWatch11 Apr 02:08 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWhat will a moon base actually look like? | Ryan Bridge TODAYRetired astronaut Scott Kelly explains what it's like to spend an extended time in space, like we may soon do on the moon due to the Artemis programme. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch08 Apr 08:50 PM
WorldMoon shot: 6 incredible photos taken by Artemis II astronautsArtemis' crew is documenting a celestial landscape that no human has seen before.08 Apr 01:18 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYArtemis II: Why the latest moon flyby is so significant | Ryan Bridge TODAYCanadian astronaut Chris Hadfield joins us to talk about the Artemis II latest. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch07 Apr 08:20 PM
World'We are happy to say we copy': Nasa regains communications with ArtemisCrew set to view areas of the moon never before seen by the naked eye.06 Apr 11:38 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYArtemis II views the moon as never seen before | Ryan Bridge TODAYRetired Nasa astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger says the Artemis II mission will view the far side of the moon in a way never seen before. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch06 Apr 07:44 PM
WorldArtemis astronauts share new photo as they close in on moonOn its fifth day of the mission, the spaceship is over halfway to the moon.05 Apr 06:50 PM
World‘Extraordinary’ views of Earth as Artemis II astronauts head towards moonNasa shared new images taken from inside Orion, including a portrait of Earth from space.04 Apr 02:51 AM
New ZealandAstronauts update live from Artemis II as Nasa provides mission progress reportThe first footage from on board Artemis II airs live on TV as Nasa provides a mission update. Video / AFPWatch04 Apr 12:26 AM
WorldArtemis astronauts blast towards moon on historic missionThe six-minute engine burn locked the crew into a three-day trip to the moon.03 Apr 01:55 AM
WorldWatch: Artemis II takes off on record-breaking mission around the moonThe four astronauts hope to venture further from Earth than any human before.01 Apr 11:55 PM
WorldLift-off for Nasa's Artemis IIFour astronauts have blasted off aboard a Nasa rocket on a long-anticipated journey around the moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years. Video / AFPWatch01 Apr 11:10 PM
WorldArtemis II crew prepare for lift-offThe four-strong crew on the 10-day Artemis II mission won't land on the moon, but plan to circle it, while travelling further from Earth than anyone has ever been before.Watch01 Apr 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMoon mission: The terrifying risks astronauts face – and how Nasa is keeping them safeNew York Times: Rocket failures, oxygen leaks and space debris are just the start.01 Apr 09:01 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNasa's Artemis II mission set for launch | Ryan Bridge TODAYProfessor Richard Easther says the mission is the latest step in building a permanent, hospitable lunar base. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch01 Apr 07:41 PM
WorldNasa to build US$20b moon base, pause orbital lunar station plansThe move pauses the Gateway station, reshaping plans with global partners.24 Mar 06:26 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fireball that streaked across Hawke’s Bay sky likely to be burning space junkWitnesses from Wairoa to Napier saw the glowing object about 6.15am on Tuesday.17 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Rocket Lab's $17m quest to find life above VenusThe Nasa-supported Rocket Lab project will be the first-ever private mission to Venus16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Don’t worry about it’: Nasa satellite to burn up in fall to earthNew York Times: It's impossible to predict exactly where and when any fragments might hit.10 Mar 09:55 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYAsteroid mining: It might sound science fiction, but it's hereCompanies are already building spacecraft to extract rare metals from space rocks, Dr Anna Brennan reveals.Watch09 Mar 07:13 PM
New ZealandRocket Lab satellites draw questions amid US-Iran conflictRocket Lab says it does not control how satellites launched from Māhia are used.08 Mar 11:18 PM
WorldRussia sharing intelligence ‘to help Iran strike US military’US officials say Russian satellite data enabled ‘sophisticated’ Iran strikes.06 Mar 09:46 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYRare copper-red lunar show dazzles New Zealand skyThe spectacular sight of a rare lunar eclipse graced southern skies overnight with the moon turning copper-red. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Mar 07:59 PM
New ZealandIn pictures: Rare 'blood moon' turns night sky copper-red across the countryNew Zealand was one of the few countries where the full eclipse was visible.03 Mar 06:22 PM
