Space
Space Wars: the manual
The idea of a war in space is no longer science fiction, but our international laws on extraterrestrial conflict are unclear, says the editor-in-chief of an upcoming military manual for outer space. Audio
DNA from space!
Until now astronauts have had to send mysterious microbes and organisms back to earth to figure out what they are.
But for the first time, NASA astronauts have successfully sequenced DNA and… Audio
Metals from space!
Earlier in the year, scientists were able to observe the merging of two neutron stars. This cosmic collision took place around 130 million years ago.They were able to confirm the long held theory that… Audio
Rocket Lab launch window closes
New Zealand company Rocket Lab has delayed the second test flight of its Electron rocket until early next year.
Trump shoots for moon, and a little further
57 years ago John F Kennedy announced America would put men on the moon.Yesterday Donald Trump said America will go back. Audio
Peter Beck on Rocket Lab's next launch
Monday is another big day for one of New Zealand's most innovative companies Rocket Lab. It could carry out its second test launch of its Electron Rocket from Mahia Peninsula, following on from the… Audio
New Zealand in space
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about their plans to put satellites and rockets into space, and the role of NZ radio telescopes in precision GPS. Audio
New Zealand in space
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about their plans to put satellites and rockets into space, and the role of NZ radio telescopes in precision GPS.
AudioOur Changing World for 23 November 2017
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about putting rockets and satellites into space, and using data from NZ's two radio telescopes. Audio
Our Changing World for 23 November 2017
Kiwi scientists and entrepreneurs talk about putting rockets and satellites into space, and using data from NZ's two radio telescopes.
AudioJupiter pictures from Juno
NASA's probe Juno has been sent to orbit Jupiter to find out about the fifth planet's origin and evolution. The probe has sent back stunning pictures. Audio, Gallery
Asteroid to pass within Moon's orbit
An asteroid the size of a house is set to pass over Antarctica early this evening.
Australia to launch space agency
The agency will attempt to cash in on a $420 billion aeronautical industry and create thousands of new jobs.
Cassini mission to Saturn meets spectacular end
Controllers commanded the space probe to destroy itself by plunging into Saturn's atmosphere.
Cassini spacecraft to plummet into Saturn
The Cassini spacecraft is making its final plunge into Saturn, taking its last pictures of the planet, its rings and its moons.
'Eclipse of the century' passes over US
Millions of skywatchers - and internet watchers - have witnessed the biggest total solar eclipse in the United States in 99 years. Audio
US towns in 'path of darkness' swell with eclipse tourists
Skywatchers in the United States are preparing for the spectacular sight of a total solar eclipse.
Alcohol in space
Alexander MacKinnon is a Senior Lecturer of Astrophysics at the University of Glasgow. He's going to be talking about how the universe and how it's full of alcohol, not the bottled stuff, in the… Audio
Tech glitch caused NZ rocket's launch failure - report
A review of the failed maiden flight of a New Zealand-built rocket shows a computer glitch and not a fault with the rocket forced the test to be aborted.
NASA's daring mission to 'touch' the sun
Next year a NASA spacecraft will travel to within 6.2 million kilometres of the sun – that's seven times closer than any spacecraft before it and close enough to get very, very hot. Audio
