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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.