Astronauts
Dr. Alice Gorman: Junk in space reflects life on earth
Australian archaeologist Dr. Alice Gorman (aka Dr Space Junk) has been a pioneering figure in the field of space archaeology for over 15 years. She speaks to Jim about about space junk and our… Audio
Saeed Ghandhari: Optimistic Mars One applicant
In spite of the financial demise of the company behind the ambitious plans to colonise the red planet, New Zealand Mars One applicant, Saeed Ghandhari, is hopeful the project will still go ahead. Audio
American astronaut John Glenn dies
John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a former US senator and war hero, has died. Video, Audio
Mana Vautier: Maori astronaut
Mana Vautier, of Te Arawa, Ngai Tahu, Ngati Kahungunu and Ngati Raukawa descent, is an Aerospace Engineer at NASA's Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas and he's applied to be an astronaut - he… Audio
Long-awaited US supplies sent to International Space Station
A spacecraft carrying much-needed US supplies has blasted off towards the International Space Station.
The Adventure of Spaceflight - Rex Walheim
Who grew up wanting to be an astronaut? This week Dunedinaites will get a first-hand account of what it's like to be propelled into the stratosphere and beyond. NASA Astronaut and retired U.S. Air… Audio
NASA seeks next generation of astronauts
Have you got what it takes to be an astronaut? NASA is hiring the next generation of "space pioneers" that could one day journey to Mars. Video