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![Boeing faults leave two astronauts stranded in orbit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Boeing faults leave two astronauts stranded in orbit
Starliner setback is delaying International Space Station crew returning to Earth.
![Rocket Lab signs 10-launch deal with Japanese company](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rocket Lab signs 10-launch deal with Japanese company
'Japan’s space industry is one of the fastest growing globally': Beck.
![Rocket Lab signs deal to get Japanese satellites into space](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rocket Lab signs deal to get Japanese satellites into space
Data collected from Rocket Lab-launched satellites could enhance defence and security.
!['Blindsided': Kiwi parents may have lost millions after Nasa space camp firm collapse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Blindsided': Kiwi parents may have lost millions after Nasa space camp firm collapse
Parents were pressured to pay the full amount up front in return for a 5 per cent saving.
![What NZ could tell us about life on Mars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
What NZ could tell us about life on Mars
Aotearoa's world-famous hot springs could help answer one of science’s biggest questions.
![Three days in space were enough to change four astronauts’ bodies and minds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Three days in space were enough to change four astronauts’ bodies and minds
New York Times: Space crew suffered temporary cognitive declines and genetic changes.
![Placing a bet on space industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Placing a bet on space industry
NZ's space industry will be spotlighted during Christopher Luxon's visit to Japan.
![Rocket Lab lands $41 million in Chips Act funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rocket Lab lands $41 million in Chips Act funding
Money will double production, create 100 jobs.
![Astronaut behind iconic 'Earthrise' photo killed in plane crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Astronaut behind iconic 'Earthrise' photo killed in plane crash
William Anders took the iconic 'Earthrise' photo showing Earth as a blue marble from space
![Boeing’s first astronaut flight called off at the last minute in latest setback](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Boeing’s first astronaut flight called off at the last minute in latest setback
Last-minute computer trouble nixed a launch attempt for Boeing's first astronaut flight.
![Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of the Moon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of the Moon
Chinese spacecraft lands on the Moon’s far side to collect rocks in growing US space race.
!['Don’t think this is accidental': Elon Musk dominates space launch. Rivals call foul](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Don’t think this is accidental': Elon Musk dominates space launch. Rivals call foul
New York Times: New competitors say SpaceX is using tactics intended to squash them.
![Rocket Lab sends Nasa polar satellite into space](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rocket Lab sends Nasa polar satellite into space
A climate change-focused mission from Mahia.
![Celebration for Māori as honours handed out in Wellington](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Celebration for Māori as honours handed out in Wellington
Māori astronomer among award recipients.
![Maori high-tech awards handed out at Spark Arena](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Maori high-tech awards handed out at Spark Arena
Drone company takes award for top Māori company.
![What is the science behind the Aurora Australis?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
What is the science behind the Aurora Australis?
The skies have been lighting up with the Aurora Australis - but what causes it?
![Electricity prices, Wynyard ferry and Aurora lights | Focus Morning Bulletin May 13, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Electricity prices, Wynyard ferry and Aurora lights | Focus Morning Bulletin May 13, 2024
Consumers urged to ensure they’re getting the best deal on electricity, how a new ferry could save Wynyard Quarter and your chance to catch a glimpse of the aurora lights this week
![Solar storm causes autopilot wobbles for Kiwi Tesla drivers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Solar storm causes autopilot wobbles for Kiwi Tesla drivers
There were broadband satellite and GPS satellite issues.
!['Lit up like fireworks': Aurora can be seen for the next few nights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Lit up like fireworks': Aurora can be seen for the next few nights
There was no shortage of places to view the aurora lights in Hawke's Bay.
!['Ecstatic' newlyweds in dazzling wedding photos with aurora night sky](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Ecstatic' newlyweds in dazzling wedding photos with aurora night sky
'It’s a dream come true.'
![Stunning aurora lights up NZ skies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Stunning aurora lights up NZ skies
An aurora australis danced across Aotearoa’s skies this morning to the delight of photographers nationwide. Video / WISP Media