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Opinion: The new scramble for space requires a fresh set of rules
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‘Really unusual’ meteor shower expected in NZ skies
A rare and spectacular meteor shower will unfold over NZ skies later this year.
‘Alien artefact’ that may be similar to ‘dino-killer fragment’
Harvard physicist criticised by peers for ‘over-hyped’ claims of interstellar spacecraft.
India launches first spacecraft mission to the sun
India became the first country to land a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole on Aug. 23.
Chandrayaan-3 rover exploring the Super Blue Moon
Indian Moon landing joins Space Dave's list of notable space exploration achievements.
Great ball of fire: Mamaku resident snaps eerie optical illusion
'It was just like this big glowing orange ball at the end of the street.'
Meteor possibly lands near Waitaki River
A meteor may have successfully passed through Earth's atmosphere, landing near the Waitaki River. If discovered, it would mark New Zealand's 10th meteorite impact in 160 years. Video / Fireballs Aotearoa
Blue supermoon: Clear skies expected for spectacle in Hawke’s Bay
Hawke's Bay stargazers are in for a pretty clear night.
‘Burning ball of fire’: Reports of meteors over NZ skies
The fireballs were reported by residents from Canterbury through to Auckland.
India’s lunar rover takes a walk on the moon
Indian Space Research Organization says Chandrayan-3 Rover is moving and operating well.
Kiwi tech helps power India’s first moon mission
Firm says mission opens up a $250m opportunity.
Liftoff: Rocket Lab launches 40th rocket and first with reused engine from Māhia
Rocket Lab marked its 40th launch by flying a completely reused engine.
India lands a spacecraft near the moon's south pole in world first
Historic voyage to territory scientists believe could hold vital reserves of frozen water.
Inside growing subculture of ‘rocket-chasing’ in Hawke’s Bay ahead of milestone launch
"For me, it is more than just a rocket going into space."
'Not defeated': Failed lunar mission dents Russian pride
The failure has exposed the massive challenges faced by Moscow’s once-proud space program.
Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the moon
Space agency says the craft has crashed after it spun into an uncontrolled orbit.
'Uncontrolled orbit': Russian spacecraft crashes into the moon
Luna 25 "moved into an unpredictable orbit" and crashed into the side of the moon.
The great divide: Will technology solve the climate crisis?
OPINION: Some say we have to change the way we live, others pin their hopes on tech.
Red question mark captured in space in new pictures of the galaxy
The universe appears to have a question for us.
Exhibition on meteorites and satellites a hit with students in Northland
Maunu Primary School students were thrilled to learn more about earth and the skies.
Virgin Galactic's first space tourists finally soar after buying tickets 18 years ago
The guests include a former British Olympian and a mother-daughter duo from the Caribbean.
Elon Musk’s unmatched power in the stars
New York Times: Musk’s near total control of satellite internet has raised alarms.
A cow, a camel and a finch exploded in space. What is going on?
New York Times: A weird class of super-bright space explosions has scientists intrigued.
'We're definitely not alone': The ex-US intel official who says aliens exist
Financial Times: After David Grusch’s testimony to Congress, is it OK to talk about UFOs?
Whisteblower alleges US is concealing ‘multi-decade’ programme that captures UFOs
The US was accused of concealing a programme that retrieves and reverse engineers UFOs.
'World-first' satellite-to-normal-phone call completed
Lynk is competing with Elon Musk's Starlink in the cell tower in the sky stakes.
Pacific mystery: Scientist's deep dive for alien life sparks controversy
New York Times: Dr Avi Loeb says he's found 'interstellar' debris near Manus Island.
Aotearoa’s first Māori quantum physicist is up and at ‘em
Jacob Ngaha plans to fill his kete with quantum physics knowledge to share.
Watch: Rocket parachutes down towards Pacific after Māhia launch
Seven satellites for various customers, including Nasa, were transported into space.
Niwa to release daily forecast for Matariki
Niwa forecasts include conditions for Matariki stargazing.
Scientists ‘hear’ gravitational waves rippling through universe
Black holes that are gently stretching and squeezing everything in the universe.
The ‘forbidden planet’ that escaped a fiery doom
New York Times: Halla should have been gobbled up by its dying star. How did it survive?
After Titan sub implosion, three Kiwis face extreme tourism decision
Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is set for its first commercial flight on Friday.