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
Ten things to take on your next trip to space
30 Apr 2021

Ten things to take on your next trip to space

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What do you need to make life aboard the ISS bearable – even pleasant? Learn how scientists are applying their understanding of Earth and Space, Physics and Biology to plan each trip to space in this resource for Year 5, … Continued
Underwater ISS
10 Dec 2020

Underwater ISS

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Aquanaut and ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau – first grandson of Jacques – is seeking to honour his Old Man of the Sea by building Proteus, the world’s largest and most advanced underwater habitat. Pat Sheil reports. This extended article from … Continued
How to live in space: what we’ve learnt from 20 years of the International Space Station
19 Nov 2020

How to live in space: what we’ve learnt from 20 years of the International Space Station

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November 2 marked 20 years since the first residents arrived on the International Space Station. The orbiting habitat has been continuously occupied ever since. This fascinating article describes 20 years of life on the ISS and its importance on society. … Continued
Expedition 55 to the ISS
2 May 2018

Expedition 55 to the ISS

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences – The Solar System Additional: Careers; Technology; Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences – Earth in Space Years: 5, 10 Space pic of the week: Soyuz headed for launch Space pic of the … Continued
Meet NASA’s new Astronauts!
22 Jun 2017

Meet NASA’s new Astronauts!

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Topics: Earth and Space Sciences – Solar System Additional - Careers Concepts (South Australia): Earth and Space Sciences - Earth in Space Years: 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 Meet the New Astronauts Meet the New Astronauts Word count: 386 Meet … Continued