Careers in STEM: Andrea Boyd – Space Engineer
16 Jun 2021

Careers in STEM: Andrea Boyd – Space Engineer

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Meet Andrea Boyd, as she talks us through her inspiration for a career in Space Flight control, from her childhood in country Australia and the path she took through engineering to work with the International Space Station as a Flight … Continued
Building Australia’s Space Industry
29 Mar 2021

Building Australia’s Space Industry

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The Australian Space industry is a colourful and changing industry. It is continually growing, which will provide a bigger Australian presence in space, as well as new and exciting careers. What is going on in the Space industry? Learn about … Continued
As if space wasn’t dangerous enough, bacteria become nastier in microgravity
20 Aug 2020

As if space wasn’t dangerous enough, bacteria become nastier in microgravity

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Research from space flight missions has found that bacteria seem to become more resistant to antibiotics and mutate quicker in space. This interesting article is suited to year 7-10 students across all sciences to demonstrate how the sciences can intertwine … Continued
Mars is the place (in space) to be
7 Aug 2020

Mars is the place (in space) to be

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Three missions, three countries, one destination. Inspire year 5 students in STEM by showing them the huge achievements being carried out, around the world, right now by people who have an understanding of Earth and Space Science as they journey … Continued
Why outer space matters in a post-pandemic world
21 Jul 2020

Why outer space matters in a post-pandemic world

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When the COVID-19 hit the world came grinding to a halt. But the space industry, including in Australia, are leading the post-COVID wins that will help the recovery. This hopeful article shows how science continues in challenging times and highlights … Continued
Hungry black hole among the most massive in the Universe
2 Jul 2020

Hungry black hole among the most massive in the Universe

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The massive black hole is 34 billion times the mass of our sun, and about 8,000 times bigger than the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way. Learn about this young black hole and how scientists can study … Continued
Cosmic bursts find all that missing matter
29 May 2020

Cosmic bursts find all that missing matter

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Mysterious explosions emitting radio waves in space help solve a longstanding mystery. This resource is suited to students in years 8, 9, and 10 studying Earth and Space, Chemical and Physical sciences. It discusses Australia’s contribution to the detection of … Continued
Mars rover tested in Flinders Ranges
7 May 2020

Mars rover tested in Flinders Ranges

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Mars rover, Perseverance, will soon head to Mars looking for life – now scientists have tested the same methods to look for evidence of the earliest forms of life in the Flinders Ranges. Use this article to bring space exploration … Continued
Columbia: NASA blew it
23 Sep 2019

Columbia: NASA blew it

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Word Count / Video Length: 379 / 10:00 mins NASA’s return to space after the Columbia disaster was “ugly” and fraught with internal arguments and mistrust, says Charles Camarda – a NASA astronaut who flew on the mission. This gripping … Continued