BusinessMarkets with Madison: Space economyNew industries are emerging as space becomes more open for business. Rocket Lab’s CEO reveals what opportunities it’s chasing in the space economy as it competes with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Video / NZ Herald / Cameron Pitney / Getty Watch23 Oct 07:30 PM
BusinessAstroForge's plan to mine near-Earth asteroidsAndrew Sather, principal at Initialized Capital, on why he invested in AstroForge, a US asteroid-mining startup that will use propulsion systems supplied by Christchurch's Dawn Aerospace. Video / AstroForgeWatch19 Oct 04:00 PM
World'Thrilling': Nasa spacecraft launched to mysterious rare metal asteroidNasa’s Psyche spacecraft rocketed away on Friday on a six-year journey.14 Oct 04:55 AM
WorldAmazon launches test satellites for its planned internet serviceThe planned internet service aims to improve global internet coverage.08 Oct 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldMaybe in your lifetime, people will live on the moon and then MarsNew York Times: Nasa is plotting how to build houses on the moon by 2040.07 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessRocket Lab's new satellite parts businessA recent expansion of its Mt Wellington plant means Rocket Lab can now manufacture 2000 reaction wheels per year. Video / Corey FlemingWatch05 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Space race increasingly picks up paceOPINION: Our editorial on the space race latest, the return of Nasa’s asteroid samples.26 Sep 04:00 PM
World'We have touchdown': Nasa’s first asteroid samples land on Earth after seven-year journeyThe samples are a staggering 4.5 billion years old.24 Sep 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAstronaut ready for silence after record-setting full year in spaceNew York Times: Frank Rubio was only supposed to be away for six months.21 Sep 02:18 AM
WorldNasa spacecraft delivering biggest sample yet from an asteroidA spacecraft will fly by Earth to drop off pebbles and dust collected from asteroid Bennu.20 Sep 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNasa has a UFO research director, but he remains unidentifiedNew York Times: Some of its other experts have been harassed and threatened, Nasa says.14 Sep 10:23 PM
WorldExoplanet 120 light years from Earth hints at possible life and rare oceansMolecule unique to life on Earth was detected in the atmosphere.12 Sep 09:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Time to damage property’: Rocket Lab protesters promise ‘direct action'NZ Aerospace Summit in Christchurch hit by protest - which promises escalation tomorrow.11 Sep 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSpace couple win Kea award, address protest over industry’s defence ties2023 winners drawn from health, arts, education and aerospace sectors.08 Sep 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The new scramble for space requires a fresh set of rulesFT: Once the preserve of powerful nations - soon, this will no longer be the case.06 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Really unusual’ meteor shower expected in NZ skiesA rare and spectacular meteor shower will unfold over NZ skies later this year.05 Sep 10:50 PM
World‘Alien artefact’ that may be similar to ‘dino-killer fragment’Harvard physicist criticised by peers for ‘over-hyped’ claims of interstellar spacecraft.03 Sep 12:44 AM
WorldIndia launches first spacecraft mission to the sunIndia became the first country to land a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole on Aug. 23.02 Sep 07:13 AM
New ZealandChandrayaan-3 rover exploring the Super Blue MoonIndian Moon landing joins Space Dave's list of notable space exploration achievements.01 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandGreat ball of fire: Mamaku resident snaps eerie optical illusion'It was just like this big glowing orange ball at the end of the street.'30 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandMeteor possibly lands near Waitaki RiverA 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 AotearoaWatch30 Aug 08:03 AM
New ZealandBlue supermoon: Clear skies expected for spectacle in Hawke’s BayHawke's Bay stargazers are in for a pretty clear night.29 Aug 08:30 PM
New Zealand‘Burning ball of fire’: Reports of meteors over NZ skiesThe fireballs were reported by residents from Canterbury through to Auckland.28 Aug 06:26 PM
WorldIndia’s lunar rover takes a walk on the moonIndian Space Research Organization says Chandrayan-3 Rover is moving and operating well.24 Aug 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi tech helps power India’s first moon missionFirm says mission opens up a $250m opportunity.24 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandLiftoff: Rocket Lab launches 40th rocket and first with reused engine from MāhiaRocket Lab marked its 40th launch by flying a completely reused engine.23 Aug 11:52 PM
WorldIndia lands a spacecraft near the moon's south pole in world firstHistoric voyage to territory scientists believe could hold vital reserves of frozen water.23 Aug 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside 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."23 Aug 06:00 PM
World'Not defeated': Failed lunar mission dents Russian prideThe failure has exposed the massive challenges faced by Moscow’s once-proud space program.23 Aug 12:15 AM
WorldRussia’s Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the moonSpace agency says the craft has crashed after it spun into an uncontrolled orbit.20 Aug 06:30 PM
World'Uncontrolled orbit': Russian spacecraft crashes into the moonLuna 25 "moved into an unpredictable orbit" and crashed into the side of the moon.20 Aug 10:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 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.18 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldRed question mark captured in space in new pictures of the galaxyThe universe appears to have a question for us.15 Aug 02:48 AM
New ZealandExhibition on meteorites and satellites a hit with students in NorthlandMaunu Primary School students were thrilled to learn more about earth and the skies.14 Aug 05:00 PM
