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Rocket men: Inside story of first astronauts to orbit the moon

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

Monster asteroid visible to the naked eye

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

The crew behind today's Rocket Lab launch attempt

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

Mysterious blue sand found on Mars

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

Kiwi astrophotographer captures ISS passing over moon

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

Young Kiwi reaches for the skies

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

Matariki: why it should be a public holiday

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

Rocket Lab scrubs launch again

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

Ancient organics discovered on Mars

Curiosity has discovered ancient organics that have been preserved in rocks for billions of years. Source: NASA Goddard

Nasa finds 'building blocks for life' in Mars lakebed

Nasa says the findings are a 'good sign' extraterrestrial life could still exist.

Nasa to announce exciting Mars discover this week

It is possible the new "science results" from the rover could relate to Martian life.

Think days are short now? They once lasted just 18 hours

Around 1.4 billion years ago, a day on Earth lasted just 18 hours, scientists say.

Stellar discovery could prompt a rethink on the universe

NZ astrophysicist in discovery that could change what we understand about the universe.

Unlocking mysteries of the universe

Flying telescope to study Milky Way centre and Saturn's moon, Titan

Nasa's probe discovers dunes on Pluto

Nasa's New Horizons probe gave us the best look at Pluto yet.

Ice exploration could help put man on Mars

Scientific forays into Antarctica are helping to expand research on planets like Mars.