When Ella Fasciana joined the Synthetic Aperture Radar for Search and Rescue (SAR4SAR) project, as an emerging researcher at the University of Auckland, she wasn’t planning a career in search and rescue. She was looking for a research challenge that let her solve problems, create practical solutions, and make a meaningful difference.
A bilateral Space Dialogue between the US and New Zealand governments was held in Washington, DC on 23 and 26 March.
Applications are open for Round 2 of the Kiwi Space Activator, a pilot initiative designed to help New Zealand space innovators demonstrate their technologies in orbit or get on the pathway to orbit via a high-altitude vehicle while working towards supporting government use cases for space technology.
The webinar will focus on supporting operators on their protective security and due diligence requirements in line with the Act.
A new regulatory regime for ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI) will come into effect on 29 July 2025.
An HAV is any vehicle that travels, intends to travel, or can travel to higher than flight level 600 or the highest upper limit of controlled airspace under the Civil Aviation Act 1990.
We’re committed to keeping New Zealanders informed about the range of payloads launched from New Zealand and of New Zealand payloads that are launched overseas.
The recent Artemis II mission has sparked curiosity and excitement about space around the world. To keep that fascination growing here at home, the New Zealand Space Agency is inviting New Zealand students to get creative with a space-themed challenge.
April 2026 marks the 10‑year anniversary of the New Zealand Space Agency. This milestone is an opportunity to celebrate the growth of New Zealand’s space sector, the development of home-grown space capabilities, and the importance of strong, enduring international partnerships.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today released its report about New Zealand’s investment in the MethaneSAT mission.
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