BusinessBlast-off: Why Rocket Lab shares are up 38%Plus: Helicopters offloaded after firm calls time on mid-air catch.18 Aug 09:16 PM
WorldEight days to eight months: Space crew could be in space until Feb as Nasa weighs optionsDecision on Starliner vs SpaceX return for astronauts remains pending amid safety debates.09 Aug 07:15 AM
BusinessRocket Lab shares blast off after it reports revenue surgeFirm receives more backing from Uncle Sam, updates on Neutron.08 Aug 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTesla misses profit estimates as Elon Musk delays ‘robotaxi’ launchFinancial Times: Shares fall despite CEO’s claim about ‘autonomous fleet’.24 Jul 02:09 AM
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WorldSpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s engine fails during satellite launchStarlink satellites aboard the rocket were deployed but in a lower orbit than intended.13 Jul 01:18 AM
BusinessSky fast-tracks HBO’s Wild Wild Space film - featuring Rocket Lab and Sir Peter BeckSteven Spielberg's Amblin is one of the production companies behind the docu-movie.09 Jul 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFletcher Building does Starlink. Lots of StarlinkFirm finds four scenarios where Elon Musk's broadband from the skies is the best option.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Markets with MadisonBehind Rocket Lab’s 50th Launch: Realising Sir Peter Beck’s dream"As a kid in Invercargill, I wanted to work for Nasa." Instead, he built his own rocket.23 Jun 07:00 PM
EmploymentFired SpaceX workers sue, claim Elon Musk's critics wrongfully terminatedSacked workers allege rampant sexual harassment, hostile work environment, lewd tweets.13 Jun 08:56 AM
TelecommunicationsGood news for One NZ: Starship makes first return to Earth without explodingFourth time lucky.06 Jun 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Don’t think this is accidental': Elon Musk dominates space launch. Rivals call foulNew York Times: New competitors say SpaceX is using tactics intended to squash them.31 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesBoeing on verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsuleThe move is the first flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule with a crew on board.05 May 02:00 AM
BusinessSpaceX rocket has most successful launch yetElon Musk: 'Congratulations SpaceX team! Starship will make life multiplanetary.'14 Mar 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElon Musk's giant charity keeps the money close to homeNew York Times: The owner of Tesla and SpaceX gave far less than required in some years.10 Mar 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRocket Lab slams report of Congressional memo that it ‘misrepresented’ Neutron launch readinessPlus: Peter Beck talks to the Herald about the giant new rocket's progress.29 Feb 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTake-off: $5.4m runway opens at Tāwhaki National Aerospace CentreWisk, Kea Aerospace and Dawn Aerospace will run test flights from the upgraded facility.08 Feb 10:45 PM
TravelVirgin Galactic space flights grounded after parts fall off rocket craftRichard Branson’s rocket planes have had their wings clipped.08 Feb 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA stunning eclipse, a moon race and other space events in 2024New York Times: The year ahead promises more in orbit and around the solar system.03 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunications2degrees starts ‘cell tower in space’ trial in Nelson - what customers can expectLynk hooks up with A-Rod for $1.6 billion IPO. One NZ updates on Starlink partnership.20 Dec 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsDoes Starship blowing up, again, put One NZ’s promise of a 'mobile-to-satellite service in 2024' at risk?PLUS: 2degrees, Spark update on plans with Starlink rival Lynk.21 Nov 11:00 PM
BusinessSpaceX launches most powerful rocket ever built - but explosions end test flightThe room grew quiet once it was clear the spaceship had been destroyed.18 Nov 11:06 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
WorldMusk’s refusal to have Starlink support Ukraine attack raises questionsSpaceX founder concerned that Russia would launch a nuclear attack in response.11 Sep 11:38 PM
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
PremiumPremiumTelecommunications'World-first' satellite-to-normal-phone call completedLynk is competing with Elon Musk's Starlink in the cell tower in the sky stakes.26 Jul 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsOne NZ drops '100% mobile coverage’ for new taglineA cease and desist letter was sent to the local mobile heavyweight.12 Jul 05:37 AM
WorldSpaceX launching Saudi astronauts on private flight to space stationSpaceX's next private flight to the International Space Station is awaiting takeoff.21 May 10:57 PM
TravelSpace tourism company offers fine dining at 'the edge of space'The French company wants to see space tourism take off.12 May 08:00 PM
Media and marketingElon Musk finally appoints Twitter boss - but will he still call the shots?Linda Yaccarino is an advertising expert who will handle business operations.12 May 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsStarlink speed: NZ watchdog's verdict amid handicapped rankingsGood news for the 'predatory' service.02 May 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow Kiwi investors reacted to Tesla’s first-quarter resultElon Musk pushes ahead with controversial strategy.21 Apr 02:38 AM
WorldWatch: SpaceX rocket explodes minutes after launchIt was the most powerful rocket ever built.20 Apr 07:08 PM