Space
China space station to fall to Earth in 2017
China's first space station is expected to fall back to Earth in the second half of 2017, amid speculation authorities have lost control of it.
Rocket, satellite lost in SpaceX-plosion
A rocket operated by aerospace company SpaceX has exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral without injuring anyone. Video
'Oldest fossil' could help search for life on Mars
Researchers have discovered microbial fossils in 3.7-billion-year-old rock in Greenland, the oldest-known fossils to date.
Nights' Science - Astronomy
Former Mt John University Observatory superintendent Alan Gilmore on Juno's arrival at Jupiter. Audio
Huge asteroid helped shape 'Man in the Moon'
One of the Moon's biggest craters was created by an asteroid more than 250km across, a study suggests.
Dr Dava Newman: Humans on Mars
NASA's second in charge explains how we'll get humans to the red planet in the next 30 years - and why it's worth the trip. Dr Dava Newman is a former MIT professor who designed the Biosuit - a… Audio
Juno spacecraft to unlock Jupiter's secrets
A NASA spacecraft has successfully entered the orbit of our solar system's largest planet, Jupiter. NASA scientist Jared Espley joins Checkpoint. Audio
Juno reaches Jupiter
NASA's Juno spacecraft has arrived at Jupiter to study the solar system's largest planet. From a unique polar orbit, Juno will repeatedly dive between the planet and its intense belts of charged… Video, Audio, Gallery
Planet Hunter, Michael Albrow
Before 1995, the only planets we knew that existed, were those in our solar system. How things have changed! Audio
The most powerful space telescope ever created
Dr. Amber Straughn from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center explains how the most powerful telescope ever created will explore the mysteries of our origins and our future. Audio, Gallery
Govt to launch new rules for rockets
The government has started setting up a regulatory regime to allow rockets to be safely launched into outer space from New Zealand.
Jupiter
After a journey lasting about 5 years and 3 billion kilometres, the NASA spaceship Juno is nearing its final destination, the huge planet Jupiter. Robin McKie, the Science Editor of The Observer… Audio, Gallery
Mega telescope to map the stars
It could be one of the most ambitious astronomy projects, and it's underway, with the help of a team of New Zealanders. The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), is being built in northern Chile… Audio, Gallery
Solar storms and electricity supply
Craig Rodger explains how large solar storms can overwhelm the protective shield of the earth's magnetic field and disrupt national power grids. Video, Audio
Solar storms and electricity supply
Craig Rodger explains how large solar storms can overwhelm the protective shield of the earth's magnetic field and disrupt national power grids.
Video, AudioAdult onset ADHD/Martian tsunamis
Dr Chris Smith with news about adult onset ADHD and tsunamis on Mars. Audio
More than 100 Earth-sized planets discovered
Nasa's Kepler telescope has discovered more than 100 Earth-sized planets orbiting alien stars.
Bookmarks with Mark Rocket, Internet Entrepreneur
Mark Rocket talks about his role in Rocket Labs, his desire to travel into space and some of his favourite books, tv shows and music Audio
New planets could be best place to look for other life
Astronomers have discovered three planets orbiting the habitable zone of an ultra-cool dwarf star just 40 light-years from Earth.
Sky-high prices expected for space rocks
For the first time, Christie's in London is running an auction dedicated to historically important meteorites. Audio
