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Weekends: Online Space Fact or Fiction + Q&A session

Between Sunday 3 August 2025 and Sunday 17 August 2025
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.
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Plants in Space - Schools Day

Tuesday 5 August 2025
Explore the role of plants in space in this free STEM event for Years 5–8! Design space plants, survive a Mars BioDome, and discover how to grow food for astronauts.
Australian Space Discovery Centre
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Space Communicators at the State Library (ages 5+)

Between Tuesday 29 July 2025 and Monday 18 August 2025
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.
State Library of South Australia, Institute Building
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Online Schools in Space Program (all session types)

Between Wednesday 30 July 2025 and Friday 12 December 2025
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.
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In-Centre Schools in Space Program (all session types)

Between Thursday 31 July 2025 and Thursday 11 December 2025
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.
Australian Space Discovery Centre
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J.U.M.P. at the State Library (ages 5 to 10)

Thursday 7 August 2025
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.
State Library of South Australia
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Weekends: Pocket Solar System (ages 10+)

Between Saturday 9 August 2025 and Saturday 6 September 2025
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’.
Australian Space Discovery Centre
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National Science Week Event: Our Invisible Universe

Monday 11 August 2025
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.
Australian Space Discovery Centre
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Operation Storytime at the State Library (ages 3 to 8)

Between Sunday 27 July 2025 and Saturday 16 August 2025
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.
State Library of South Australia
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So Many Satellites! at the State Library (ages 5 to 12)

Tuesday 23 September 2025
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.
State Library of South Australia
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Stellar Nature: Going with the Flow!

Saturday 11 October 2025
Returning for our 6th year, over 400 nature-inspired events are blooming all across South Australia this Spring School Holidays. In light of this year's theme, the Australian Space Discovery Centre will explore the flow of Earth’s waters through the lens of Earth Observation. Join us at the Australian Space Discovery Centre and explore the dynamic flow of our planet: from shifting weather patterns and ocean currents to the movement of ecosystems and human impact. By using satellite imagery as both an educational tool and artistic inspiration, the workshop encourages a deeper appreciation of nature’s beauty and complexity. All age ranges welcome and event is 1 hour duration. This event is part of Nature Festival 2025, South Australia.
Australian Space Discovery Centre