Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the moon
Space agency says the craft has crashed after it spun into an uncontrolled orbit.
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Whisteblower alleges US is concealing ‘multi-decade’ programme that captures UFOs
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Pacific mystery: Scientist's deep dive for alien life sparks controversy
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Aotearoa’s first Māori quantum physicist is up and at ‘em
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Seven satellites for various customers, including Nasa, were transported into space.
Niwa to release daily forecast for Matariki
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The ‘forbidden planet’ that escaped a fiery doom
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After Titan sub implosion, three Kiwis face extreme tourism decision
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NASA opposes lithium mining in Nevada desert
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Shhh: Rocket Lab’s secret military flight
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Watch: NASA holds first public meetings on UFOs
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South Auckland students preparing for trip of a lifetime to Nasa
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China plans to have astronauts on the moon before 2030
Crewed mission among expansive ambitions for space, stepping up US rivalry.
Nasa launches stadium-sized, space-bound balloon from Wānaka Airport
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Space tourism company offers fine dining at 'the edge of space'
The French company wants to see space tourism take off.
Stunning mosaic of baby star clusters created from 1 million telescope shots
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Rocket Lab almost doubles loss, nabs another Nasa mission
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'Rocket Like a Hurricane' blasts off from Māhia
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Eaten by a star: Astronomers watch planet swallowed in one gulp
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Starlink speed: NZ watchdog's verdict amid handicapped rankings
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China’s Mars rover finds signs of recent water in sand dunes
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