Space in New Zealand: Past, Present & Future

Discover the latest developments in New Zealand’s space sector and explore today’s missions through live OpenSpace visualisations, fresh from the Aerospace New Zealand Summit.
Monday, October 5, 2026

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6:30 pm

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Discover how New Zealand is shaping the future of space through innovation, research and exploration.
New Zealand Space Agency presenting at Carterton Space Week

Discover how New Zealand is shaping the future of space through innovation, research and exploration.

Fresh from Space

Join invited speakers from across New Zealand’s space community for an evening exploring the country’s growing role in the global space sector. Hear stories from industry, research and education, along with the latest highlights and insights fresh from the Aerospace New Zealand Summit held just days earlier.

Whether your interest is rockets, satellites, astronomy, Earth observation or the future of space technology, this event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from people helping shape New Zealand’s place in space.

Simon WM
Simon Willoughby-Martin 
It's Not Rocket Science, Christchurch Rocketeers

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