Space

The New Zealand experiment is testing superstrong magnets in space, with the hopes of eventually propelling spaceships.

For the first time, astronomers say they have spotted a giant explosion released by a star beyond our solar system.

The three astronauts have landed back on Earth more than a week later than their scheduled arrival.

In the rocket's second-ever flight, Blue Origin managed to recover the booster for re-use.

Space terrorism is no longer relegated to sci-fi movies: it's happening already, and one legal expert warns we're far from prepared

Transpower has take some southern transmission lines out of service ahead of a severe geomagnetic storm.

The countries have highlighted frequent instances of Russia stalking, jamming and interfering with their satellites in space.

In the depths of the Beehive's bunker, officials have been running a new kind of exercise. Audio

Here's how you can catch a glimpse of shooting stars in the night sky this week.

Dark matter, which does not absorb or reflect or emit any light, seems to comprise about 27 percent of the universe.

The images have spurred discussions online.

You won't need a telescope to catch a glimpse.

A new study suggests a potential new ninth planet in the Earth's solar system.

Under a frozen outer crust, Enceladus has a subsurface ocean.

Aurora fans have been treated to a bright display lighting up the skies over the South Island.