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Rocket Lab's second test launch delayed
The company earlier said the launch would only go ahead in ideal weather conditions.
Is this a UFO? Video shows black triangle flying over Russia
Conspiracy theorists claim it's the "best evidence" for extra-terrestrials ever recorded.
Amazing photos: Supermoon shines around the world
Pics were snapped of the supermoon rising from a Statue of Liberty replica and London Eye.
World's first space mining degree
Former English teacher has swapped the classroom for the stars.
Rare super, blood and blue moon to light up skies
Three supermoons are coming to our skies in what Nasa describes as a 'supermoon trilogy'.
Clear night forecast for Monday's supermoon
Meteorologist Ciaran Doolin said a clear night was forecast most of the country.
NZ's 'SpaceTeddy' prepares for second mission
An Auckland primary is again set to send a teddy bear into space and break two records.
Russia claims to have found alien life
It's not the first contact predicted by movies, but is there "alien life" on the ISS?
Giant asteroid to pass Earth before Christmas
Asteroid named after Greek demi-god Phaethon, who 'almost destroyed Earth'.
Nasa discovers alien comet from another solar system
Nasa discovery 'like nothing ever seen before'.
Fake moon landing? 'Stagehand' reflected in spaceman's visor
Is there something strange about these Apollo 17 images? Conspiracy theorists say yes.
Planet found 'next door' may host alien life
As far as alien planets go, this one's ideal and it's right next door.
Meet the man who was 'born on Mars'
Russian man who could talk just months after his birth claims to have lived on Mars.
Hawking: Earth will become 'flaming ball of fire' by 2600
The earth is coming to a fiery end, and we're to blame says Stephen Hawking.
Focus: Are we ready to start mining the solar system?
No longer a thing of science fiction, Professor Brian Cox talks about our next steps as a civilisation.
Space mining - science fiction or real life?
Popular astrophysicist Professor Brian Cox believes we could be mining in space very soon
Why are animals still being sent into space?
It's no longer monkeys or dogs, but lots of animals still get sent into space.
Are daydreamers simply smarter?
Daydreaming isn't necessarily a bad thing - and may be a sign you're smart and creative.
Couple sets record with epic gender reveal
Lance and Ashley set a record with an epic gender reveal on the edge of space. YouTube / Lance Patrick
NASA finds 20 habitable planets 'in plain sight'
Scientists have found 20 new planets that could support life in eye distance of earth.
Strange 'alien' orb linked to Putin
Glowing orb over Siberia skies evoked cries of 'aliens', but real cause more disturbing,
Mars 'mothership' in NASA images: UFO hunters
UFO hunters are convinced that they have spotted an alien mothership on Mars.
'Alien' object excites astronomers
Strange object spotted plunging around our Sun could be our first interstellar visitor.
Did a space storm add to Auckland's fuel crisis?
Geomagnetic storms could be corroding underground pipes, researchers say.
Where spaceships go to die: Nasa's spacecraft cemetery
Nasa buries used satellites by crashing them into a remote region near New Zealand.
Neutron stars collide - waves reach Earth
This animation captures phenomena observed over the course of nine days following the neutron star merger known as GW170817. Video / NASA
The cosmic collision that blew our minds
It began as a cosmic collision but ended in a chirp in an underground laboratory.
Millionaire's plan for the moon
Millionaire Robert Bigelow has the money, question is, will NASA go for it?
Bombardier considering sale of some assets
The Montreal-based manufacturer is studying the disposal of assets.