Life on Mars
Exploring the red planet up close and personal Sure, as they say: it’s just a game. But as PETRA STOCK discovered, the current crop of virtual reality games about life on Mars are informed by real science and real data – … Continued
School of rocks
How are we here? Why is the Earth the way it is? The way life arose in our solar system remains a fascinating mystery. Beset but not daunted by kangaroo scat, this astrogeologist – an alumna of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute … Continued
Mountains of space junk could carry us to Mars
New project aims to recycle and refine space junk into rocket fuel. Learn how an Australian company is trying to solve the problem of space junk in this resource for Year 5, 7 and 10 Earth and Space students. Word … Continued
How do radio telescopes work?
Astronomers have different ways of watching the universe, including optical telescopes like Hubble and radio telescopes like the SKA. But how do radio telescopes actually work? This animation shows you how both dish and dipole antennae receive radio waves to … Continued
How to build a spacesuit
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Few uniforms are as recognisable and inspiring as those worn for space travel. But as Deborah Devis discovers, the evolution of the spacesuit has taken decades of small, painstaking steps. Find out how the design of spacesuits has changed and … Continued
Explainer: Landing Rovers With Newton’s Laws
How to land a Mars rover when you’re many, many millions of kilometres away. This resource explains each of Newton's laws and how they are used to land rovers, like Perseverance, on Mars. It is best suited to Year 7 … Continued
Studying the red planet
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As new probes reach Mars, here’s what we know so far from trips to the red planet. This resource covers science outcomes across all sciences from Years 5-10. It may be of particular interest to students learning about the needs … Continued
Hayabusa2 capsule and cargo are back
Here's what you need to know about Hayabusa2 landing in South Australia. This article describes what happened after the Hayabusa2 capsule landed and why it is so exciting for scientists. It is best suited for students in Years 5, 7 … Continued
How to live in space: what we’ve learnt from 20 years of the International Space Station
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
Mars rover tested in Flinders Ranges
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