Space
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 September
On today's episode, Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan speaks about heavy snow fall down in the region. The Health Minister is confident that the government's five new health targets will lift… Audio
Two astronauts have completed the first commercial spacewalk in
Two astronauts have completed the first commercial spacewalk in one of the boldest attempts yet to push the boundaries of privately funded spaceflight. Space.com editor Tariq Malik spoke to Ingrid… Audio
SpaceX employee, tech billionaire conduct first private spacewalk
"From here, Earth sure looks like a perfect world," billionaire says after floating in space.
SpaceX-Polaris crew poised to attempt first private spacewalk
A group of private astronauts is set to carry out the first private spacewalk in orbit on Thursday from a SpaceX capsule.
Security in space: What does Operation Olympic Defender mean for NZ?
Dr Priyanka Dhopade is a senior lecturer in mechanical engineering at the University of Auckland and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Is New Zealand ready for the next big space race?
Analysis - Space has rapidly become more hostile for geopolitical reasons, but what are the threats, and what is New Zealand doing to assess them?
Empty Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft landed uncrewed in a New Mexico desert, capping a three-month test mission hobbled by technical issues
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.
