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
PremiumWorldSightings of meteors surge, and scientists aren’t sure whyNew York Times: "It's a shooting gallery. There's stuff flying all over the place."22 Apr 09:28 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
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
OpinionThe Conversation: New space race could turn our atmosphere into 'crematorium for satellites'OPINION: Researchers warn burned satellite dust may speed ozone loss and global warming.01 Mar 05:00 PM