The squadron's initial focus will be on monitoring, analyzing and understanding space activity to safeguard national and international interests.

Launch of air force space unit is “important signal” that New Zealand is taking space security ‘seriously,’ says Defense ...

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has established its first dedicated space unit, within a squadron that hasn’t been active ...

The air force has reactivated the name of a World War 2 squadron - but this time, as the country's first space unit.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has established its first dedicated space unit, within a squadron that hasn't been active ...

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This week’s announcement of the loss of a methane-detecting satellite, just days before New Zealand was meant to take over ...

No. 62 Squadron was reactivated at a formal ceremony at RNZAF Base Auckland today. Originally active during World War II, the ...

The New Zealand Air Force will establish a small space squadron to signal its growing commitment to space-based defence and international security, a senior military official said on Wednesday.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has established its first unit – No 62 Squadron – dedicated to space operations.