As humans continue to explore space and go on longer missions, to the Moon and further to Mars, plants will come along with us. Astronauts have been nurturing space gardens on the International Space Station for decades, but we are still finding the best ways to grow plants in space. Plants in space are used for food and research, but they are also playing an important role for astronauts’ well-being and foster a connection to Earth. What do we need for plants to thrive off-Earth? How can we produce enough food for the astronauts in this new environment and encourage sustainability? Due to limited spaces, please only book tickets for participants. Adult caregivers will be counted separately at the door.

Explore our Solar System, investigate what makes each planet unique, and find out why human-like life doesn’t thrive on planets other than Earth. Participants will then apply what they’ve discovered to invent a vehicle that they could use to explore a planet of their choice. Due to limited spaces, please only book tickets for participants. Adult caregivers will be counted separately at the door.

Join our friends from Robogals Adelaide to program a battle robot! All Young roboticists of all genders are welcome! You will explore the basics of robotics and engineering, programming and sensors, before putting your robot to the test in the arena. Robogals consists of local chapters around the globe run engineering and technology workshops free-of-charge in their local communities, focusing on encouraging girls from primary to secondary school to explore an interest, as well as cultivate self-confidence, in these areas. 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.

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. Please note that all children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by someone over the age of 17. Due to limited spaces, please only book tickets for participants. Adult caregivers will be counted separately at the door.

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 for a special event as part of South Australia's History Festival 2024. The theme is POWER. Rockets provide the power to send instruments, experiments, and people into space. Since the beginning of the Space Age, Australian engineers and scientists have been developing propulsion systems to power rockets, spacecraft and even spaceplanes, sometimes at the cutting edge of technology. Join space historian Kerrie Dougherty as she explores South Australia’s crucial role in propulsion system development and the wider Australian space propulsion story. This event will be hosted in-centre and streamed online so audiences across Australia can participate in the conversation. Suggested ages: 12+, 1 hour duration.

Join us at the Australian Space Discovery Centre for a special event as part of South Australia's History Festival 2024. The theme is POWER. Rockets provide the power to send instruments, experiments, and people into space. Since the beginning of the Space Age, Australian engineers and scientists have been developing propulsion systems to power rockets, spacecraft and even spaceplanes, sometimes at the cutting edge of technology. Join space historian Kerrie Dougherty as she explores South Australia’s crucial role in propulsion system development and the wider Australian space propulsion story. This event will be hosted in-centre and streamed online to audiences Australia wide. Those in the centre will be invited to explore all the centre has to offer including our Space Gallery, special displays with plenty of opportunities to chat with our Space Communicators! Suggested ages: 12+, talk is 1 hour duration.