Join our friends from Robogals Adelaide to program a battle robot! Prepare for an exciting workshop where you'll learn the basics of coding and put your skills to the test by programming your very own battle bot. In this hands-on session, you’ll code commands, strategise with your team, and prepare your robot for the ultimate arena showdown. Your mission: Outsmart and outcode the competition to be the last bot standing! Young roboticists of all genders are welcome! Tickets: please book tickets for the child participant only. This ticket will include an adult caregiver to supervise. All children under the age of 12 must have an adult accompany them at all times.

What is a satellite? What do they do? And why are there so many of them? Join us to explore the many different types of satellites orbiting our planet, and discover some of the different jobs they do to help us every day. What special job will your satellite do? Due to limited spaces, please only book tickets for participants. Adult caregivers will be counted separately at the door.

The Australian Space Discovery Centre invite all little-astronauts to join us in-centre for space storytime. Each session will begin with a reading of a space book followed by an activity before attendees are invited to explore the Space Gallery. Session Duration: 30 minute storytime, with up to 60 minutes to explore the centre.

If you could take one plant with you on a space mission, what would you bring? Discover for yourself with our ‘Space Garden’ workshop! In this session, become an amateur astrobotanist by designing and crafting your very own space plant. You’ll use problem-solving skills to explore how and why we grow plants in space, and how they can be used for food, fibres, medicine and more. Please note that all children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by someone over the age of 17.

Inspired by our newest exhibit in centre, the Close to Home workshop encourages participants to learn all about Earth Observation, what is it, why it’s important, and how we do it from space! Examine some of the beautiful photos of our Earth, taken by satellites, before using them as inspiration to create your own image in a creative task. Please note that all children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by someone over the age of 17.

Learn about science and technology in space with our J.U.M.P. (Junior Universe Mechatronic Pilot) boxes. Have a play with a Roo-ver Jr. robot –­ practice programming to make it perform different tasks, and complete different missions. Recommended ages 5-15. Due to limited spaces, please only book 1x ticket per family. Ticket includes up to 2x Adult caregivers and 3x children.

SCRAP challenge is designed to ignite your engineering and design creativity! Participants will design, construct and launch their own paper model rockets with the goal of achieving the greatest distance. Recommended for ages 7-14. Due to limited spaces, please only book tickets for participants. Adult caregivers will be counted separately at the door.

Join us at the State Library of South Australia for a special presentation from an Australian Space Discovery Centre Space Communicator! Offering a unique opportunity to learn about all the cool ways we use and rely on space! Discover some of the different careers in the Australian space sector that help us every day. All sessions will include a 15 minute presentation followed by an opportunity to ask a Space Communicator a question! Presentation topics vary across all session times, please check the session description prior to booking. Out of this world: Australia in the space age is a national touring exhibition developed and presented by the National Archives of Australia, in partnership with the State Library of South Australia. This exhibition is supported by the Australian Government's Visions of Australia program and the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, a program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.

Book your student class/group into one of our free exclusive school sessions at the Australian Space Discovery Centre. ****please note that this program is not for individual student bookings*** Home-school groups, TAFE, and university groups can also book here (Min. 15 students)! Choose between a standard exclusive session (yrs 5 - 12): Minimum 15 and maximum 50 students or; Operation: Eyes on Earth Workshop (yrs 7 - 10): Minimum 15 and maximum 30 students Mission Control Workshop (part two) (yrs 7 - 10): Minimum 15 and maximum 30 students SCRAP 4 Schools Workshop (yrs 3-8): Minimum 15 and maximum 30 students *For larger groups, please book then email us book@discover.space.gov.au* Please book with the details of the contact who will be attending. Bookings are by group, so only one ticket is required.

Book your class into one of our free exclusive online programs at the Australian Space Discovery Centre. Home-school groups, TAFE, and university groups can also book here! Minimum of 15 students required. Choose your preferred 45-minute online session type from the following; 1. General session - includes a Space Fact or Fiction presentation + Q&A (year levels 5 - 12) 2. Workshop Operation: Eyes on Earth (year levels 7 - 10) - Primary activities delivered by teacher in-class. - includes a presentation, with teacher-led activity in-class. Resources for the activity will be provided to you. 3. Workshop Goldilocks (year levels 5-12) - includes a presentation, tour using NASA Eyes software, with teacher-led activity in-class. Resources for the activity will be provided to you. Recommended: student access to PC, laptop or tablet. Please book using the lead teacher contact details. Bookings are by group, so only one ticket is required.

Inspired by the United States National Informal STEM Education Network, Pocket Solar System is a hands-on activity in which participants make a scale model of the distances between objects in our solar system. This activity is designed to expand children's understanding of the Solar System, bringing in the dimension of distances between planets and introducing the concept of the ‘Goldilocks Zone’.

Calling all little-astronauts! Join us at the State Library of South Australia for Space Storytime. A Space Communicator from the Australian Space Discovery Centre will be reading a space themed book, before attendees are invited to explore the Out of This World Exhibition. Out of this world: Australia in the space age is a national touring exhibition developed and presented by the National Archives of Australia, in partnership with the State Library of South Australia. This exhibition is supported by the Australian Government's Visions of Australia program and the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, a program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.

Connect online with us to hear about exciting pathways to a career in the space sector. From your classroom or your home, you can book into any of our digital sessions, each with a different Space Guest. The sessions last 45 minutes each. We will be hosting our sessions on Microsoft Teams, however, you do not need a Microsoft Teams account to take part.

Join us online at the Australian Space Discovery Centre. Test your space knowledge to see if you can tell the difference between space facts or space fibs! And learn about all the cool ways we use and rely on space! Recommended ages 7 and above.

Join us at the State Library of South Australia to learn about science and technology in space with our J.U.M.P. (Junior Universe Mechatronic Pilot) boxes. Have a play with a Roo-ver Jr. robot –­ practice programming to make it perform different tasks, and complete different missions. Out of this world: Australia in the space age is a national touring exhibition developed and presented by the National Archives of Australia, in partnership with the State Library of South Australia. This exhibition is supported by the Australian Government's Visions of Australia program and the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, a program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.

What do neutrinos, bananas and an underground gold mine in Victoria have in common? They are all helping us to chase down dark matter... one of the most mysterious substances in our universe! Scientific research tells us that almost 85% of the known universe is full of invisible 'stuff', known as dark matter. This hands-on workshop will explore how Australian researchers are using the smallest particles to solve our biggest mysteries yet. During this interactive session, you'll hear from experts in space, dark matter and quantum research as they showcase a range of hands-on demonstrations and activities. You will also get the chance to explore the space gallery, mission control and more at the Australian Space Discovery Centre. Hosted onsite at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in collaboration with the National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip. Recommended for student year levels 7-10.

What is a satellite? What do they do? And why are there so many of them? Join us at the State Library of South Australia where a Space Communicator, from the Australian Space Discovery Centre, will explore these answers with you and more! Learn about the many different types of satellites orbiting our planet, and discover some of the different jobs they do to help us every day. Attendees will have the opportunity to construct a paper satellite. What special job will your satellite do? Out of this world: Australia in the space age is a national touring exhibition developed and presented by the National Archives of Australia, in partnership with the State Library of South Australia. This exhibition is supported by the Australian Government's Visions of Australia program and the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, a program aiming to improve access to the national collections for all Australians.