BusinessJapan launches new, cheaper rocketJapan successfully launched a new rocket Saturday that it hopes will be a cheaper and more efficient way of sending satellites into space.14 Sep 06:02 AM
WorldProbe has left solar systemNASA's Voyager 1 probe has left the solar system, boldly going where no machine has gone before.13 Sep 05:50 AM
WorldOver 200,000 apply to settle on MarsMore than 200,000 people from 140 countries have applied to be the first human settlers on Mars, the group behind the project to colonise the red planet has said.09 Sep 11:37 PM
New ZealandNZ captured from spaceAn Italian astronaut aboard the International Space Station has captured glimpses of New Zealand in images posted on social media this week.08 Aug 11:55 PM
WorldSaturn's egg-shaped moon holds clues to its own originThe Saturn moons Mimas and Pandora remind us of how different they are when they appear together, as in this image taken by Nasa's Cassini spacecraft.03 Aug 02:47 AM
New ZealandAstronauts tweet photos of NZ from SpaceCanadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and American colleague Thomas Marshburn who are avid users of Twitter aboard the International Space Station have taken several stunning photos of New Zealand as they orbit 370km above the Earth.02 Aug 03:30 AM
EntertainmentSarah Brightman: Defying gravitySarah Brightman, the soprano who first lost her heart to a Starship trooper, is going to ridiculous lengths to find it again — by booking a trip to the International Space Station. Julia Llewellyn Smith meets her.20 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldAnother blue planet - with dark sideWe are not alone. Scientists have discovered a second blue planet in the Universe, although this one is decidedly inhospitable and unlikely to support life.12 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldBlue planet: It's raining glassAstronomers say they have found another blue planet a long, long way from Earth - no water world, but a scorching, hostile place where it rains glass sideways.11 Jul 11:13 PM
EntertainmentLonely song for a lonely VoyagePaul Charman salutes Voyager 1's famous gold record.02 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandStrange light seen in NZ skiesPolice say a bright light was reported speeding across New Zealand skies on Monday. Did you see it?24 Jun 10:34 PM
World2013's supermoon stunnerThe biggest full moon of 2013, a 'supermoon,' lit up the night sky Sunday.23 Jun 09:08 PM
WorldEclipse image lights dark side of moonThe US space agency NASA has come up with a startling image of an eclipse.14 Jun 10:50 PM
WorldCanadian astronaut announces retirementChris Hadfield, the Canadian astronaut who captured worldwide attention with his stunning photos of Earth and educational videos from space, has announced his retirement.11 Jun 06:51 AM
New ZealandTracking spacecraft: NZ's only civilian space facilityThe Awarua tracking station allows technicians using a moderately-sized satellite dish outside and $NZ2 million-$NZ3 million worth of sophisticated equipment inside to track spacecraft.04 Jun 08:40 PM
WorldMission to MarsThe first people to make the perilous journey to Mars will have to cope with long periods of boredom, the constant worry of returning safely and the joy/pain of each other's company.31 May 05:30 PM
OpinionDr Ann Bartos & John Mauro: Learn from other citiesSeattle's an economic engine, a leader in sustainability and a hub for culture and creativity, writes Dr Ann Bartos and John Mauro. It could easily be Auckland.29 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsteroid set to sail close byAnother giant space rock is set to sail by the Earth just a few months after our last close encounter - but an expert says asteroid armageddon isn't something we need to worry about any time soon.24 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSpace flights 'an absolute bargain'Space enthusiast Mark Rocket has been waiting six years for seat on one of the world's first commercial space flights - but says it will be worth the wait.23 May 07:01 AM
WorldMice return from a month in spaceA Russian capsule carrying mice, lizards and other small animals has returned to Earth after spending a month in space for what scientists said was the longest experiment of its kind.19 May 08:05 PM
WorldFlares disrupt communicationsThe Sun has unleashed three potent solar flares in just under 24 hours, marking the most intense activity yet this year and causing limited interruptions to high-frequency radio communications.16 May 12:41 AM
