An unusual formation of lights caused major panic after a mass sighting.

Plan could lead to first new branch of the military in 70 years. But some have concerns.

It turned out to be unlike anything found on Earth and has researchers baffled.

The newly discovered rogue planet is believed to be 12 times as large as Jupiter.

After scrubbed launches Rocket Lab will try again in quick succession later this year.

Meteor struck earth near a US military base, but Air Force has stayed silent on the event.

Theories suggest signal could originate from a black hole or advanced alien civilisation.

He's spending big on his dream to terraform Mars. But science just found a huge problem.

People across the globe are glimpsing the longest blood moon eclipse this century.

The heavens are currently treating star-gazers to one stunner of a variety show.

Star-gazers are soon to get a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse at a "blood moon" like no other.

A space lawyer explains who owns the moon, and what it means for lunar mining.

Mark Zuckerberg is again going head to head against his fellow tycoon and rival Elon Musk.

Scientist have found conditions on lunar surface could have supported simple lifeforms.

"It's a brand new vision on what's happening in the universe."

Mars is paying its closest visit for the next 17 years, making the planet appear bigger.

A Russian rocket's booster failed shortly after liftoff in Kazakhstan - forcing a Russian cosmonaut and a US astronaut to make a harrowing emergency landing. / AP / NASA

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On Christmas Eve, 3 astronauts became first humans to orbit the moon. Here's their story.

Asteroid 3 times bigger than NZ cannoning past Earth — here's how you can see it.

As Rocket Lab nears its next launch, Grant Bradley talks to the workers making it happen.

Scientists have found a stunning, turquoise blue sand dune found inside a crater on Mars.

It may be the first time the event has been captured from New Zealand.

Kiwi Michael Kapteyn, 22, is hoping to work on new technologies that can help the world.

An acclaimed Māori astronomer is heartened to see more Kiwis celebrating Matariki.

A mechanical issue with equipment in the Chatham Islands put paid to Saturday's launch.

Rocket Lab has abandoned today's planned launch of its Electron rocket from Mahia.

Kiwi leaders were celebrated at this week's Kea World Class New Zealand Awards.

Astronomers witness amazing event for the first time.

Comment: Satellites make life comfortable, but they can and must do so much more.