The deal is Rocket Lab's fifth major acquisition.

SpaceX's Starship booster was successfully caught using "chopsticks".

'Perfect launch' as Europe seeks to strengthen its defences.

The mission software and solar panels were supplied by the Kiwi-American company.

The flight will be the first all-female commercial space mission.

But why are so obsessed with 'doomsday scenarios' like this?

It's now the most threatening space rock ever recorded by modern forecasting.

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

Experts suggest using a spacecraft to deflect the asteroid and prevent impact.

The comet will appear bigger on its return visit.

Starship is the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built.

In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint.

The mission is seen as critical to Blue Origin’s efforts to compete with SpaceX.

Kiwis likely to get glimpse at passing comet that’s been making for stunning images.

Warning of rise of debris falling into populated areas as amount of space junk surges.

Observing other systems has shown we are in much more jeopardy from the Sun than thought.

A meteor shower considered to be one of the best will peak this weekend.

Space weather could damage critical power, communications infrastructure.

Communications and power are often affected by solar storms.

SpaceX’s Starship rocket splashed down after an aborted booster catch attempt.

The 30-minute launch window opens at 11am, New Zealand time.

Dawn Aerospace's Mk II Aurora becomes the first Kiwi designed made aircraft to break the sound barrier. Video / Dawn Aerospace

First civilian aircraft to go supersonic since the Concorde.

The pair share a knack for disruption and a hunger for making history.

The firm's stock has quadrupled in value since August on a string of good news.