Space
NZ joins space team: Operation Olympic Defender
New Zealand to join US-led international group to deter hostile actors in space and reduce space debris.
Stuck in Space
US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore won't be returning to Earth until February, after NASA decided it couldn't risk bringing them back on a potentially-faulty Boeing Starliner
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The Kiwi who's helping astronauts go to the stars
Bryan Caldwell has led earth-based "analogue" missions for the US space agency for six years, helping to prepare astronauts for the conditions of space in simulated isolation. Audio
Stranded astronauts stuck in space until next year
Issues with the Boeing Starliner's propulsion system make it too risky to carry its first crew home, NASA said.
American company announces deal to fly to space from Canterbury
The first of several test flights is set for November from the new runway in Kaitorete Spit.
No customers sign up for NZ's new spaceport
The fledgling national aerospace centre is in strife after failing to attract investors, underspending its budget and not making enough return on investment. Audio
Govt to scale back national aerospace centre
Work on setting up an international spaceport at country's best site for launching rockets, is in strife. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The science of space sounds
Doctor Avi Vajpeyi is part of a number of international scientific collaborations on the signs and signals from space. Audio
Blue supermoon to light up the skies
Photography fans and stargazers are in for a show this week. A "blue" supermoon will light up the sky across the world, with New Zealanders able to see it if our skies stay clear of clouds. Astronomy… Audio
When to see this week's 'blue' supermoon
Stargazers are in for a show, when a "blue" supermoon appears. Here's what to expect. Video
The superstorms from space that could end modern life
Scientists warn there is evidence enormous solar events could occur semi-regularly. If one were to occur today, the effect on Earth could be devastating.
NZ's responsibility as a satellite launch country
Analysis - Our space sector has been developing rapidly since the first rocket lifted off in 2017. That comes with a duty, William Grant writes.
They went to space for eight days - and could be stuck until 2025
When two American astronauts blasted off on a test mission to the International Space Station in June, they expected to be home in a matter of days. They are still there.
Aurora Australis: Late night rewarded with stunning photos over Wellington
A budding photographer and stargazer gave up on sleep in favour of a stunning Aurora Australis. Audio
Look up: Meteor showers on display
Two Meteor showers are expected to be visible this week. Dr Nicholas Rattenbury is an Astrophysicist, and a Senior Lecturer at The University of Auckland Dept of Physics. Nick gives Jesse the inside… Audio
Wrap-up warm and wait for no moon: Advice for seeing this the dual meteor showers
An astronomer says the cold weather in New Zealand will complicate things. Audio
Upcoming meteor showers visible in NZ
Stargazers could be in for treat this week as the Earth passes through two meteor showers known as Alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids. University of Canterbury planetary astronomer Dr… Audio
The pictures changing our text books on space
The most powerful telescope mankind has sent into orbit is opening up our understanding of how life began Audio
Two meteor showers set to peak - here's how to catch the stellar show
Star gazers will have the chance to view two impressive meteor showers at the end of the month. Video
Dr Moriba Jah: the increasing threat of space junk
Renowned space environmentalist and astrodynamicist specialising in space object detection and identification, Dr Moriba Jah believes it's only a matter of time before someone is killed by falling… Audio
