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Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Historic NASA trip to Australia
The two most senior people from NASA led a delegation in Australia during the week of 20 March.
Mar 2023
It’s a wrap on Science Meets Parliament for 2023
A wrap-up of Australia’s most powerful event connecting STEM experts, policymakers and federal parliamentarians that took place in Canberra between 7-23 March.
Mar 2023
Australian hypersonic spaceplane technology ready for export to the USA
An Australian startup developing reusable hypersonic spaceplanes has landed a prestigious US Department of Defense contract.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
National Indigenous Space Academy launched
A new space internship program will give Indigenous Australian university students the opportunity to study at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Space industry partners chosen for Australia’s first Moon mission
Two consortiums of local space businesses and researchers will design rovers for Australia’s first mission to the Moon in partnership with NASA.
Mar 2023
National Measurement Institute
Trade measurement inspectors visit meat, poultry and seafood retailers across Australia
National Measurement Institute (NMI) Trade Measurement Inspectors are out in force this week undertaking a major compliance audit of meat, poultry and seafood retailers.
Mar 2023
National Science Week grants for primary and secondary schools: apply now
The Australian Science Teachers Assocation (ASTA) has been provided $980,000 to deliver National Science Week grants and teaching resources over the next few years. Apply now for 2023 funding.
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22 February 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Larger-than-life astronaut lands at the Adelaide Fringe Festival
The Australian Space Agency has unveiled something ‘out-of-this-world’ as part of Adelaide Fringe Festival.
20 February 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Adelaide Fringe Festival open nights at the Australian Space Discovery Centre
Adelaide is set to come alive for the 2023 Fringe Festival 17 February to 19 March. The Australian Space Discovery Centre is hosting ticket-free open nights during this time.
19 January 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
"Twinkle little star”: Early Space Tracking in Australia
Join us in-centre or online on Saturday, 6th May 2023 at 2pm ACDST
5 December 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Apollo 17 - 50th Anniversary: How Australia supported Apollo
Join us in-centre or online on Sunday, 18th December at 1pm (ACDT)
17 October 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Sesame Street Mecha Builders Launch
Celebrate the series launch with an exclusive screening!
4 October 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
World space week event: space and sustainability virtual student panel
The theme of World Space Week is space and sustainability.
21 September 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
A beep that changed the world: celebrating the 65th anniversary of Sputnik 1 at the Australian Space...
How would Sputnik 1 measure up against a modern satellite? Join space historian Kerrie Dougherty for a 1 hour talk at the discovery centre or online.
5 September 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Australis OSCAR 5: Australia’s first student built satellite
To celebrate World Space Week, we'll be taking a look back at Australia's space history with the story behind Australia's first student-built satellite, Australis OSCAR 5.
31 August 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Student cadet rocket adventure program
A challenge to ignite your engineering and design creativity!
31 August 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Jarli goes to space
Join us in person for a special screening of Jarli's journey to explore the solar system.
31 August 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Storytime session
The Australian Space Discovery Centre invites all little astronauts to join us in person for space storytime.
31 August 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Operation: Trailblazer
What do you need to live in space? Design a diorama of part of a lunar or Martian habitat.