Space
SpaceX rocket successfully launches NZ-operated satellite mission
A long-awaited methane-hunting satellite is in orbit, and should start supplying a steady stream of information from June.
Methane-hunting satellite to launch
A long-awaited methane-hunting satellite is due to launch into orbit on Tuesday and should start supplying a steady stream of information about planet-heating emissions from June.
Scientists will… Audio
AC Grayling: Who owns the Moon?
As private corporations invest billions in the space race, tighter regulation of their off-Earth activity is urgently needed, says British philosopher AC Grayling. "If you could put in place a set of… Audio
Odysseus Moon lander 'tipped over on touchdown'
The Odysseus Moon lander is likely lying on its side with its head resting against a rock.
Rocket Lab completes its first successful landing of spacecraft back on Earth
The satellite landed in the Utah desert on Thursday after a mission testing the benefits of making pharmaceuticals in orbit.
First US lunar landing since 1972
The first commercial rideshare to the Moon is set to land later this morning, making it the first U.S. lunar landing since Apollo 17 in 1972.
Odysseus, which launched last week, is part of NASA's… Audio
Rocket Lab brings spacecraft back from orbit
For the first time, Rocket Lab has successfully brought a spacecraft back from orbit to earth and landed it safely in the Utah desert.
The New Zealand rocket company designed, built and operated the… Audio
Space the final frontier: Kiwi lichen on ISS
Nathan Rarere ctches up on space news with chief executive of Trillium Technologies, runs Frontier Development Lab - James Parr. Audio
Rocket Lab set to launch Japanese satellite from Māhia
A rocket launching from the North Island aims to make it easier to clean up floating space junk.
Tāwhaki aerospace centre aims to boost Canterbury economy
The aerospace centre at Kaitorete Spit has officially opened, bolstered by a $5.4 million cash injection from the government.
Canterbury aerospace centre to lift local economy
A new aerospace centre in Canterbury is expected to lift the local economy by up to a billion dollars and secure the local sector's talent in New Zealand. The Tawhaki National Aerospace Centre at… Video, Audio
NASA issues warning as stadium-sized asteroid passes by Earth
Asteroid 2008 OS7 is expected to come within 2.8 million kilometres of Earth. Audio
Space Minister told of barriers to fledgling local industry
Launches into outer space from New Zealand face a hurdle from the lack of official expertise to run safety assessments.
Another dark sky park for NZ
Dark Sky International has granted international dark sky park accreditation to the 11,350-hectare Oxford Forest Conservation Area.
Mars rover data confirms ancient lake sediments on red planet
NASA's rover Perseverance has gathered data confirming the existence of ancient lake sediments deposited by water that once filled a giant basin on Mars.
Dr Katie Mack: life, the universe and everything
Astrophysicist Katie Mack discusses the possibility of time travel, how time will end, gravitational waves and the power of antimatter. Dr Mack is the Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science… Audio
NASA's historic Mars helicopter Ingenuity grounded for good after 72 flights
NASA said its Mars robot helicopter Ingenuity, the first vehicle to achieve powered, controlled flight on another world, has been grounded for good after flying dozens of times over three years.
Stricken Japanese Moon mission landed on its nose
Japan's Moon lander ended up on its nose when it made its historic touchdown on the lunar surface.
Observatory looks to the stars as it awaits night sky park decision
The Oxford Observatory has cashed in on a successful year to buy some new equipment, as it awaits decision on the community's application for dark sky park status.
Japan's lunar craft lands successfully but can't generate solar power
Japan has become the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon but the probe is not generating solar power, its space agency says.