New Zealand'Most beautiful display': Locals marvel at southern lights spectacleThe Aurora Australis lit up Aotearoa's skies with orange, red and purple hues.01 Jun 11:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi aerospace entrepreneur becomes first New Zealander in spaceThe flight reached 105km, just past the Kármán line, and lasted 11 minutes.01 Jun 11:41 PM
WorldFirst Kiwi in spaceMark Rocket was one of six passengers on Blue Origin’s 12th human spaceflight early yesterday (NZT). Video / Blue OriginWatch01 Jun 11:18 PM
WorldRapid unscheduled disassembly: Musk's Starship hits turbulence againThe first-stage booster blew up instead of splashing down in the Gulf.28 May 02:33 AM
TechnologyRocket Lab to join satellite payload segment with $462m takeover of US company GeostMissile warning and tracking, tactical intelligence, surveillance among US firm's skills.27 May 10:34 PM
World'Webb's deepest gaze': Telescope captures universe's ancient lightThe image took over 120 hours to capture, focusing on Abell S1063.27 May 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTired of political attacks, Elon Musk turns back to Mars and autonomous carsThe billionaire is disenchanted with Washington and worried about his safety, sources say.26 May 01:57 AM
New ZealandAerospace entrepreneur to make history as first New Zealander in spaceMark Rocket's passion for space led him to change his surname 25 years ago. 25 May 05:46 AM
Markets with MadisonRocket Lab’s Sir Peter Beck not giving up on Mars amid Trump budget cuts Plus, Beck discusses its growing defence division.15 May 07:00 PM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Sir Peter Beck interviewIt’s been six months since I interviewed Rocket Lab chief executive Sir Peter Beck. We have a lot to discuss following the space company’s Q1 earnings! Video / Cameron PitneyWatch15 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportThe hunt for equity: New Zealand's race to spaceThe space sector added $2.47 billion to the economy in the 2023-24 financial year.13 May 04:59 PM
BusinessNZ lagging behind most comparable countries on space spendingNZ has one operational spaceport at Mahia; UK is developing six.09 May 01:02 AM
WorldSoviet-era spacecraft expected to crash to Earth this monthThe landing module is 'highly likely' to reach Earth’s surface in one piece.03 May 01:51 AM
BusinessAmazon launches first Starlink-rival internet satellitesBackers of the $16.7 billion initiative plan to deploy thousands of satellites.29 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandGovernment takes action against foreign attacks on ground-based space operationsIt's to stop malicious attempts to use ground-based operations to harm the country.28 Apr 04:56 AM
WorldChina sends three astronauts to space station in milestone launchThree astronauts blasted off to China's space station in a milestone for Beijing.25 Apr 06:44 AM
WorldNasa's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthdayNasa’s oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, returns to Earth on his 70th birthday.20 Apr 10:56 AM
WorldWebb telescope detects a possible signature of life on a distant worldA chemical produced only by life was detected on a planet 124 light-years from Earth.17 Apr 01:07 AM
Entertainment'A little spice to space': Suits revealed for all-female space flightThe all-female crew includes Lauren Sanchez, Katy Perry and Gayle King.13 Apr 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRevealed: The three regions where some Sky viewers need extra help, possible new dishes for satellite switchSky TV outlines what customers need to do ahead of satellite switchover in mid-April.03 Apr 11:00 PM
WorldSpaceX to launch first human mission directly over Earth's polesThe 'Fram2' mission aims to take the first X-ray in space.31 Mar 04:08 AM
WorldDramatic video captures splashdown after 9 months in spaceNasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth today, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began with a bungled test flight.Watch19 Mar 02:38 AM
WorldGhostly lunar sunsets captured by robotic probeThe Blue Ghost lander touched down on March 2 at Mons Latreille.18 Mar 10:34 PM
WorldStranded US astronauts to return to Earth on Tuesday: NasaThe stranded duo have been on the ISS since June.17 Mar 03:49 AM
New ZealandHunt for NZ’s 11th meteorite is onA fireball lit up the North Island night sky on Wednesday, exciting meteorite hunters.14 Mar 03:21 AM
WorldESA spacecraft captures rare images of Mars moon during fly-byHera snapped rare pictures of the mysterious Deimos from 5600km away.13 Mar 07:58 PM
New Zealand‘Dark coppery red’: Lunar eclipse visible tonightJupiter and Mars will be visible during the eclipse, weather permitting.13 Mar 06:45 PM
New ZealandClouds could block Northland view of blood moon lunar eclipseNorthlanders' chance of seeing blood moon on Friday is cloudy.13 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandBlood moon to grace Hawke’s Bay skies during Friday’s lunar eclipseThe total eclipse will happen between 8pm and 8.30pm, ending at 11pm.13 Mar 03:00 AM
BusinessRocket Lab buys another US firm for US$75mThe deal is Rocket Lab's fifth major acquisition.12 Mar 12:29 AM
WorldBooster success but upper stage fails again in SpaceX Starship testSpaceX's Starship booster was successfully caught using "chopsticks".07 Mar 02:18 AM
BusinessEuropean rocket successfully carries out first commercial mission'Perfect launch' as Europe seeks to strengthen its defences.06 Mar 07:44 PM
BusinessRocket Lab reveals role in Firefly’s moon landing, investment banker rates it against Elon Musk’s SpaceXThe mission software and solar panels were supplied by the Kiwi-American company.04 Mar 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRevenue liftoff: $18b Rocket Lab reveals record financial year'Milestones to hit': Space company gives an update on its Neutron rocket programme. 27 Feb 10:37 PM
