Peter Beck
NZ space industry reaching for the stars
Leaders of New Zealand's burgeoning space industry say the successful launch of a rocket is a giant leap forward for the sector.
To infinity and beyond
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket is now up in space after finally lifting off from Mahia Peninsula. It's the first time a satellite has been launched into orbit from New Zealand but it wasn't without it's… Audio
Rocket Lab's Electron reaches orbit
Rocket Lab successfully launched a rocket into orbit for the first time yesterday. The small Electron rocket reached orbit and deployed three miniature satellites shortly after taking off from the… 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
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. Audio
"It was phenomenally beautiful" Rocket Lab celebrates lift-off
"This is an incredibly tricky business. To where we got today, very few companies - or even countries - get that far on their first flight." Video, Audio
Men of the Year: Guy Ryan and Peter Beck
Peter Beck's Rocket Lab is at the forefront of rocket technology and he was the 2015 New Zealand Innovator of the Year. Peter's goal is to revolutionise the space industry. Rocket Lab is currently… Audio, Gallery
Auckland firm wins contract to send lander to moon
An Auckland-based rocket firm has signed a deal to send three rockets to the moon. Audio
Auckland company builds world's first battery-powered rocket
The world's first battery-powered, 3-D printed rocket has been unveiled by an Auckland company. Audio
Rocket Lab - Peter Beck
Overnight, Auckland-based Rocket Lab has unveiled a world's first. It's what they say is the first ever battery-powered rocket engine. The engine was announced at the United States Space Symposium… Audio
Major setbacks for future of private space travel
Private sector involvement in the space sector has had two major setbacks in the past week. Audio
Celebrating Antarctica
This weeks marks the start of the Antarctic science season and of the 2014 New Zealand IceFest in Christchurch. Audio
Rocket Lab - Peter Beck
The New Zealand aerospace company Rocket Lab has big plans to open up space for business. The company has unveiled a greener rocket capable of sending small satellites into space for a fraction of… Audio
NZ company hopes to launch rocket next year
New Zealand-based aerospace company Rocket Lab has entered the space race saying it can launch satellites into orbit at a fraction of what overseas companies charge. Audio
NZ rocket would put satellites into orbit cheaper and faster
New Zealand aerospace company, Rocket Lab, has unveiled a light weight rocket design it hopes will revolutionise the space industry, by putting satellites into orbit cheaper and faster than before. Audio
Ex-dean resigns from Christchurch City Council
The high-profile Christchurch City councillor Peter Beck, has announced he is quitting local body politics. Audio
New Zealanders achieve "Holy Grail" of rocket science
The Auckland-based Rocket Lab launched a three-metre-long rocket from Great Mercury Island in the Hauraki Gulf using a new type of fuel which blends the benefits of liquid and solid rocket fuel. Audio
Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral runs for council
The Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral says he's stepping down so he can better serve the city during the earthquake recovery. Audio
Christchurch Cathedral to undergo demolition
Christchurch Cathedral is to undergo further demolition. But Anglican Church elders are not saying it will be fully demolished or where a new cathedral will be located. Audio