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South Australian Space School

Locality: Henley Beach, South Australia, Australia

Address: PO Box 549 5022 Henley Beach, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.spaceschool.com

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25.01.2022 The 9th Australian Space Forum, being held next Wednesday 19 Feb 2020, will be live streamed (forum begins at 9am) via the SA Space Industry Centres YouTube Channel, with session recordings available to view post event. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-cn98DvwGmkfJrFxQj1tA

25.01.2022 The 19th Australian Space Research Conference is being held in Adelaide 30 Sept - 2 Oct, and this weekend is your last chance to register at the earlybird rate. This is a particularly good opportunity for students to find out more about Australias growing space sector - student registration is only $70! http://www.nssa.com.au/19asrc/

24.01.2022 Public lecture: as part of the International Space University's Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program 2020 a number of public events are being held. On Wed 22 Jan 2020 well-known astronomer and science communicator Prof Alan Duffy will deliver a presentation on dark matter and Australia's role in understanding it. This event will be held 6pm 8pm at the UniSA City West Campus. This event is free but registration is essential. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shssp20-darkness-visible-down-

24.01.2022 The Australian Space Agency now has a Facebook page, and if youre quick you can enter their competition to win a Space Agency merch pack! (Enter by 5pm AEST Thurs 23 April.)

24.01.2022 If you missed the chance to win Australian Space Agency merch last week, you can still purchase it from the Questacon online store, and theres a 10% discount available across the entire store until 1 June 2020 (use discount code ASA10 at the checkout) plus free shipping within Australia. https://shop.questacon.edu.au/australian-space-agency/

24.01.2022 Local space start-up company Southern Launch has today launched not one but two commercial space-capable rockets from South Australia - an Australian first!

23.01.2022 The 2020 SA Space Scholarship program is now open. Successful applicants will receive up to $20,000 to develop their skills and experience through either formal academic or industrial professional development opportunities. Applications close 30 April 2020. Find out more, including how to apply, here: https://www.sasic.sa.gov.au/industry-and/space-scholarships

22.01.2022 The University of Adelaide is hosting a Space Jobs Forum on Thurs 6 Feb 2020, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, for secondary school students, university students, and those looking to reskill for the space industry. A panel involving former NASA astronaut and University of Adelaide graduate Dr Andy Thomas AO will discuss opportunities in space, and how our next generations of young people can prepare for the future. Attendance is free but registration is essential. Register here: https://www.adelaide.edu.au//future-proof-the-advertisers-

21.01.2022 Have you ever wanted to attend the world's biggest space conference, the International Astronautical Congress (IAC)? This is your chance! For the first time in its history, the IAC will be fully virtual and free for all delegates this year. To be held 12 - 14 October 2020, sessions will be livestreamed, and pre-recorded technical presentations and a virtual exhibition will be available online 24 hrs/day. Find out more and register for the 71st IAC - the Cyberspace Edition here: https://iac2020.vfairs.com/en/#home

21.01.2022 Astronaut public lecture: as part of the International Space Universitys Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program 2020 a number of public events are being held. On Sat 18 Jan 2020 astronaut Paolo Nespoli will deliver a presentation on spaceflight and the human factors involved in long-duration interplanetary spaceflight. This event will be held 6pm 8pm at the UniSA City West Campus. This event is free but registration is essential. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shssp20-astronaut-human-spacef

20.01.2022 Adelaide space start-up company Fleet Space Technologies is currently recruiting for several roles: https://www.fleet.space/careers

20.01.2022 Check out this short video to hear about students experiences during the 2019 pilot space industry work experience program run by the South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC) and the Department for Educations Advanced Technology Program (ATP). Several SASS graduates were part of this work experience program. A second video will be released soon. https://www.facebook.com/FIXEeffect/videos/641150069963550/

20.01.2022 Are you an Australian student or young professional between the ages of 18 and 35 interested in attending the 9th Space Generation Fusion Forum (2830 March) and the 36th Space Symposium (30 March2 April) in Colorado Springs, USA? The Australian Space Agency and the United Nations Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) are providing two scholarships for young Australians to take part in these events. Applications close 10 February 2020. Find out more here: https://spacegeneration.org/asa-scholarship-2020

19.01.2022 It's only one week until the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing! To coincide with this historic event, the Palace Nova Cinemas is holding a special screening of a new documentary, Apollo 11, which tells the epic story of the mission through never-before-seen footage from July 1969. The event, on Sunday 21 July, will also include a live Q&A by leading local space experts, including Inovor Technologies' Dr Matt Tetlow and Myriota's Dr Alex Grant, and hosted by... Michael Davis, AO former Chair of the Space Industry Association of Australia. For more info and to purchase tickets visit: https://palacenova.com.au//apollo-11-screening-qa-with-spa

19.01.2022 Looking to launch your career in the space sector? The SmartSat CRC has just opened a call for Expressions of Interest for students wanting to pursue Masters or PhDs by research with its partners. Full and top-up scholarships are available in a range of research fields. All the information is available here: https://smartsatcrc.com/education/study-with-us/

18.01.2022 Public lecture: The Gravity of Mars Exploration. You are invited to a free public lecture to learn about the challenges and impacts microgravity has on human physiology over long-duration spaceflight. A/Prof Gordon Cable of the Australasian Society of Aerospace Medicine will deliver the Mars Society Australia David Cooper Memorial Lecture at 7pm Monday 30 Sept 2019 at the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide, North Tce. All welcome but registrations are essential. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-gravity-of-mars-explora

18.01.2022 If youd like to know more about what Australian Government departments and agencies do with regard to space activity (hint: its probably more than you think!), the recently released State of Space Report 2018-19 is a good read: https://www.industry.gov.au/data/state-of-space-report-2019

18.01.2022 Today is 50 years since once of the most incredible engineering feats in history - the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Take a virtual tour of the Parkes radiotelescope, which played a key role in supporting that mission, along with many other scientific achievements.

17.01.2022 Looking for a job in the Australian space industry? Gilmour Space Technologies, based on the Gold Coast, is recruiting!

17.01.2022 Applications from Year 10 students to attend this years South Australian Space School are now open! SASS will be held Wed 9 - Fri 11 Oct 2019. Applications close Fri 30 Aug 2019. Download the application form here: https://www.spaceschool.com/apply

15.01.2022 A reminder that applications are now open for the SA Space Industry Pilot Work Experience Program 2019 until 31 July 2019. Submit your application at : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZM36MLQ To have your application fully registered you will need to submit the following completed certificates/forms (downloadable templates are available within the survey and students can update their responses/answers on any survey page until the survey is completed and submitted):... Complete the online Workplace Learning Self-Assessment course at https://dlb.sa.edu.au/lworkmoodle/course/view.php?id=72 , save the Certificate of Completion as a pdf and submit this certificate Submit signed endorsement form from Parents/Guardian Submit a signed endorsement from a Teacher including a written reference Submit a signed endorsement from their school Principal submitted with the final application (template available from the survey) Submit a student declaration within the survey (up to 300 words) discussing why they should be chosen for the Work Experience Pilot Program Submit a signed media release form https://www.education.sa.gov.au//consent-form-use-likeness

15.01.2022 Do you love space, technology, science fiction and everything in between? Are you active on social media and between the ages of 18-35 on 1 January 2020? The International Astronautical Federation is running a competition for Young Influencers in Space. Winners will be invited and fully sponsored by the IAF to attend GLEX 2020, the Global Space Exploration Conference, in St Petersburg, Russia, from 9-11 June 2020 and share their experiences with the space community via social media. To enter you will need to submit a 30 second video presenting your thoughts, ideas and views on The Future of Space Exploration. Hurry - applications close 28 February 2020. Find out how to enter here: http://www.iafastro.org//global-se/glex-2020/iafexplorers/

15.01.2022 The Australian Space Agency now has a Facebook page, and if you're quick you can enter their competition to win a Space Agency merch pack! (Enter by 5pm AEST Thurs 23 April.)

15.01.2022 Adelaide-based IoT satellite connectivity company Myriota is recruiting for a Project Manager: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50771401

14.01.2022 Its only one week until the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing! To coincide with this historic event, the Palace Nova Cinemas is holding a special screening of a new documentary, Apollo 11, which tells the epic story of the mission through never-before-seen footage from July 1969. The event, on Sunday 21 July, will also include a live Q&A by leading local space experts, including Inovor Technologies Dr Matt Tetlow and Myriotas Dr Alex Grant, and hosted by... Michael Davis, AO former Chair of the Space Industry Association of Australia. For more info and to purchase tickets visit: https://palacenova.com.au//apollo-11-screening-qa-with-spa

13.01.2022 Saber Astronautics, which was recently awarded a $6 million grant by the Australian Space Agency to establish and operate the Australian Mission Control Centre in Adelaide, is currently advertising for a Flight Director and two Space Operators (both Adelaide-based), and Space Software Engineers (Adelaide or Sydney). They also have a number of internship positions available. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. https://saberastro.com/careers

13.01.2022 Looking for an internship that's out of this world? Adelaide-based satellite IoT connectivity company Myriota is currently advertising a Satellite Mission Developer internship: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50610692

13.01.2022 Adelaide space propulsion company Neumann Space is currently advertising for a Mechanical & Thermal Engineer - Space Technology. https://www.seek.com.au/job/50029620

12.01.2022 Check out this short video to hear about students' experiences during the 2019 pilot space industry work experience program run by the South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC) and the Department for Education's Advanced Technology Program (ATP). Several SASS graduates were part of this work experience program. A second video will be released soon. https://www.facebook.com/FIXEeffect/videos/641150069963550/

12.01.2022 Enrico Palermo, Chief Operating Officer of Virgin Galactic, will become the next Head of the Australian Space Agency from 28 Jan 2021. He is originally from Perth, and will be based at the Space Agency's headquarters in Adelaide. https://spacenews.com/virgin-galactic-executive-to-lead-au/

12.01.2022 Australian astronomers have led an international team in using mysterious fast radio bursts detected by CSIROs Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope to solve a decades-old mystery of missing matter, long predicted to exist in the Universe but never detecteduntil now.

12.01.2022 In case you missed the University of Adelaide's Space Jobs Forum, a video of the event is available here: https://www.facebook.com/uniofadelaide/videos/1276870429179695/

11.01.2022 Today the Australian Government announced an investment of $150 million over five years for Australian businesses and researchers to partner with the United States Moon to Mars exploration approach, including NASAs Artemis lunar program. Dr Megan Clark AC, Head of the Australian Space Agency said this announcement marks an important step for Australia, and our growing space industry. The investment will allow our businesses and researchers to contribute Australias best ideas and technology to support NASAs plan to return to the Moon and on to Mars. Read the Joint Media Release from Prime Minister Morrison and Minister Andrews: https://lnkd.in/dfJCyda

11.01.2022 Public lecture: as part of the International Space Universitys Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program 2020 a number of public events are being held. On Wed 22 Jan 2020 well-known astronomer and science communicator Prof Alan Duffy will deliver a presentation on dark matter and Australias role in understanding it. This event will be held 6pm 8pm at the UniSA City West Campus. This event is free but registration is essential. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shssp20-darkness-visible-down-

11.01.2022 Astronaut public lecture: as part of the International Space University's Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program 2020 a number of public events are being held. On Sat 18 Jan 2020 astronaut Paolo Nespoli will deliver a presentation on spaceflight and the human factors involved in long-duration interplanetary spaceflight. This event will be held 6pm 8pm at the UniSA City West Campus. This event is free but registration is essential. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shssp20-astronaut-human-spacef

10.01.2022 Adelaide-based satellite company SITAEL Australia is currently advertising for a spacecraft systems engineer. Applications close tomorrow (Wed 8 July 2020). https://www.seek.com.au/job/50116369

09.01.2022 Aviation/Aerospace Australia is hosting a Women in A/AA chat about space careers and the future space workforce with Anntonette (Anny) Dailey, Executive Director, Operations and Communications at Australian Space Agency, at 6pm AEST Thursday 18 June 2020. This event is free and all are welcome. Find out more and register here: https://www.aviationaerospace.org.au//chat6-series-with-wo

09.01.2022 Youre invited to a free public lecture by NASA astronaut Dr Daniel Tani - "A space adventure"! 6:30pm Wed 9 Oct 2019, The Braggs Lecture Theatre, The University of Adelaide, North Tce. Mechanical engineer Dr Daniel Tani has spent 120 days living and working aboard the International Space Station, performing numerous robotic operations, and logging a total of 34 hours and 59 minutes during five spacewalks. Come and hear about his amazing space adventure and what its like to live and work in space. This free event is hosted by the Australian Institute of Physics SA Branch, in conjunction with the 2019 South Australian Space School. All are welcome. Bookings are not required.

08.01.2022 The 9th Australian Space Forum will be held in Adelaide on Wed 19 Feb 2020 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. This is a terrific event to find out whats happening in the space industry both in SA and nationally. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-australian-space-forum-reg

07.01.2022 The application deadline for the 2020 SA Space Scholarship program has been extended to 30 Sept 2020. Successful applicants will receive up to $20,000 to develop their skills and experience through either formal academic or industrial professional development opportunities. Find out more, including how to apply, here: https://www.sasic.sa.gov.au/industry-and/space-scholarships

06.01.2022 Public lecture and networking event: Women in Space Project Lecture, featuring speakers including Laura Grego (Union of Concerned Scientists) and Elsbeth Magilton (University of Nebraska College of Law). This event highlights the important and diverse contributions that women make to the space industry, both in Australia and internationally. It includes presentations from a diverse range of women working in space-related fields, as well as a networking opportunity (drinks and nibbles provided). When: 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, 26 September Where: Napier Lecture Theatre G03, The University of Adelaide, North Tce Places are limited. Please register your attendance at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/women-in-space-public-prese

05.01.2022 You're invited to a free public lecture by NASA astronaut Dr Daniel Tani - "A space adventure"! 6:30pm Wed 9 Oct 2019, The Braggs Lecture Theatre, The University of Adelaide, North Tce. Mechanical engineer Dr Daniel Tani has spent 120 days living and working aboard the International Space Station, performing numerous robotic operations, and logging a total of 34 hours and 59 minutes during five spacewalks. Come and hear about his amazing space adventure and what it's like to live and work in space. This free event is hosted by the Australian Institute of Physics SA Branch, in conjunction with the 2019 South Australian Space School. All are welcome. Bookings are not required.

05.01.2022 If you'd like to know more about what Australian Government departments and agencies do with regard to space activity (hint: it's probably more than you think!), the recently released State of Space Report 2018-19 is a good read: https://www.industry.gov.au/data/state-of-space-report-2019

04.01.2022 The Australian Youth Aerospace Association (AYAA) is looking for two volunteers (students or young professionals) to take on the coordination of the 2021 Australian Youth Aerospace Forum, as well as nominees for AYAA state branch committees including SA. https://ayaa.com.au/join/

04.01.2022 Are you an Australian university student who is looking to join the nations growing space industry? Applications for the Inovor Technologies 2020-21 Internship Program, a 3-month program running Dec 2020 - Feb 2021, will be accepted from Monday 10 August 2020 until midnight on Sunday 23 August 2020. Find out more at https://www.inovor.com.au/careers/

04.01.2022 In case you missed the University of Adelaides Space Jobs Forum, a video of the event is available here: https://www.facebook.com/uniofadelaide/videos/1276870429179695/

04.01.2022 Applications from Year 10 students to attend this year's South Australian Space School are now open! SASS will be held Wed 9 - Fri 11 Oct 2019. Applications close Fri 30 Aug 2019. Download the application form here: https://www.spaceschool.com/apply

04.01.2022 Tomorrow, Thurs 28 May, SpaceX is scheduled to launch the first astronauts to the International Space Station from the US since 2011 - also the first time a commercial company has provided a human spaceflight service to the ISS. The Australian Space Agency will be streaming the event live from 6:30am AEST (6am South Australia).

03.01.2022 The Australian Space Agency is currently recruiting for a range of policy officer and senior policy officer roles based in Adelaide. Applications close 24 November 2019. https://www.linkedin.com//australian-space-agency_current-

02.01.2022 Are you an Australian university student who is looking to join the nation's growing space industry? Applications for the Inovor Technologies 2020-21 Internship Program, a 3-month program running Dec 2020 - Feb 2021, will be accepted from Monday 10 August 2020 until midnight on Sunday 23 August 2020. Find out more at https://www.inovor.com.au/careers/

02.01.2022 Ever wanted to travel on a 13.8 billion-year journey through the Universe? Join this free public webinar 7pm (ACST) Thurs 20 Aug hosted by CSIRO to learn more about the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope - a global mega-science project to be hosted jointly by Australia and South Africa - and find out how we can explore the Universe without leaving home! https://events.csiro.au/ska

02.01.2022 Huge congratulations to Prof Peter Veitch of the University of Adelaide, who tonight has been named as one of four scientists including the first female physicist to be awarded Australia's top science prize, the Prime Minister's Prize for Science, for their pioneering work discovering gravitational waves! Many of our SASS graduates will remember Prof Veitch, who has been a regular guest and great supporter of our program. https://www.abc.net.au//prime-ministers-prize-awa/12818888

02.01.2022 Check out this great video from CSIRO commemorating their role in supporting the Apollo 11 Moon landing and highlighting future space activities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_4NFxRw7gU

01.01.2022 Interested in what the future of space activity might look like over the next 10 years? The KPMG 30 Voices on 2030: The Future of Space report provides interesting predictions (and maybe future career ideas!) from 30 space industry leaders. There will also be 5 free webinars held on various space topics with some of the people featured in the report on 4/10/18/25 June and 2 July. The report and webinar details/registration links are available here: https://home.kpmg///30-voices-on-2030-future-of-space.html