Professor Andy Koronios PhD is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Australasian Space Innovation Institute. He was recently honoured to be appointed member of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) for his pivotal role in Australia's space sector. He led the establishment of the SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre-a $270million university-industry collaboration in space technologies, the largest in Australia. His work focuses on using space technologies to address real world challenges. Beyond technology, Andy is motivated by the questions of meaning, ethics and human responsibility. He draws heavily on the philosophy of Stoicism applying its principles to leadership, decision-making and everyday life. Andy migrated to Australia from Sparta, Greece as a teenager in the early 70's with little English and few resources. Book your place to hear Professor Andy Koronios share the remarkable journey that took him from migrant beginnings to leading groundbreaking space innovation in Australia.

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*** Minimum 15 students. Home-school groups, TAFE, and university groups can also book here. Choose your preferred 75-minute session type from the following: 1. General Session (year levels 3 - 12) – includes a short presentation + Q&A and exploration of the Discovery Centre [Max 50] 2. Space Garden 4 Schools (year levels 6-10) – includes a short presentation and hands-on ‘Grow Box’ plant design challenge [Max 30] 3. S.C.R.A.P. 4 Schools (year levels 3-8) – includes a short presentation and hands-on paper rocket design challenge [Max 30] *For larger groups, please email us at 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. Space Fact or Fiction (year levels 3 - 12) - includes a short presentation + Q&A 2. Operation: Goldilocks (year levels 5 - 8) - includes a presentation, a tour using NASA Eyes software, and teacher-led activity in-class. Resources for the activity will be provided to you in the booking confirmation email. 3. Space Garden 4 Schools (year levels 6 - 10) - includes a ‘mission briefing’ presentation, followed by teacher-led activity in-class. Resources for the activity will be provided to you. 4. Ask a Space Communicator (year levels 6 - 10) - includes a space Q&A with our facilitators. Designed to accommodate differing classroom times, you can log in anytime within the 45-minute session window. Let us know if you have any specific questions in the comments field in advance. We ask that teachers be prepared to help facilitate selecting questions to ask our Space Communicator. Please book using the lead teacher contact details. Bookings are by group, so only one ticket is required.

Today we take global connectivity for granted, but Australia first connected to the world via satellite just 60 years ago, in November 1966, opening a new era of “live” international communication. This talk will explore the impact of satellite communication on Australia, enabling us to connect globally and locally, and how South Australia played its part, hosting one of the earliest satellite ground stations.

Today we take global connectivity for granted, but Australia first connected to the world via satellite just 60 years ago, in November 1966, opening a new era of “live” international communication. This talk will explore the impact of satellite communication on Australia, enabling us to connect globally and locally, and how South Australia played its part, hosting one of the earliest satellite ground stations.

The Mission Control Workshop (yrs 7 - 10) combines Civics and STEM skills in a two-part workshop, delivered at the Australian Space Discovery Centre and Parliament of South Australia. What would it take to support human life on Mars? Using civic planning and design thinking skills, student teams will develop creative solutions to future industry challenges on the Martian surface. Part 1: From Parliament to Mars (90 mins) South Australia is going to attempt to terraform Mars. A Parliamentary Committee completed an inquiry into what industries would need to be taken to Mars for this project, and the report identified 12 industries. The problem? The budget will only cover 10 out of 12 industries. The Mars Space Mission Bill 2026 needs to pass both Houses of Parliament to determine which 10 industries will be going. The Government, Opposition, Minor Parties and specific electorates/Members all have different industry priorities. Students complete a role play passage of a bill to decide the 10 industries. Students will think critically about the skills and knowledge needed for a successful mission to Mars. They will debate and vote on industries to send on the mission in a way that mirrors South Australia’ parliamentary process. Part 2: Life on Mars (90 mins) Students will work collaboratively to complete a hands-on design challenge based on industries that can be taken to Mars. They will draw inspiration from real space projects to consider how to sustainably power operations, feed the population, and communicate across the far reaches of space. Back-to-back sessions Part 1 and Part 2 can be completed in any order. Both combinations are available during our back-to-back sessions. This combined workshop experience (10:15am – 1:45pm) will take place along North Terrace in Adelaide, South Australia. Group A (start at SA Parliament): SA Parliament 10:15 – 11:45 Break 11:45 – 12:15 ASDC 12:15 – 1:45 Group B (start at ASDC): ASDC 10:15 – 11:45 Break 11:45 – 12:15 SA Parliament 12:15 – 1:45 Please book with the details of the contact who will be attending. Bookings are by group, so only one ticket is required. Home-school groups, TAFE, and university groups can also book (min. 15 students). ****please note that this program is not for individual student bookings*** Not in SA? Check out Science Gallery Melbourne for Victorian Mission Control.