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21 March 2024

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This open-source document catalogues space education resources delivered by the Discovery Centre.

This guide is intended for educators, science centres, public libraries and families.

 

 

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Flavia Tata Nardini and entrepreneur Matt Pearson co-founders of Fleet Space

NEWS • Industry showcase: Space spotlight

11 February 2026

CEO and Co-founder Flavia Tata Nardini talks about Fleet Space's rise from start-up to $800m company, revolutionising resource exploration on Earth and in space.

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Defence Force School of Space and Cyber patch

NEWS • National capability

9 February 2026

The Australian Defence Force announce expansion of space workforce and unveil a new specialist training centre in Canberra.

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A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in the early hours of February 1, 2026. The rocket is currently at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as teams are preparing for a wet dress rehearsal to practice timelines and procedures for the launch of Artemis II. NASA/Sam Lott

NEWS • Space history and culture

6 February 2026

The Australian Space Agency's Senior Heritage and Outreach Officer Kerrie Dougherty OAM shares her insights behind Artemis II and NASA’s spacefaring naming traditions.

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Varda’s spacecraft, Winnebago-5

NEWS • Space activities

30 January 2026

Australia welcomes Varda’s W-5 capsule as momentum builds in the national space sector and the orbital economy.

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2026 Australian of the Year – Katherine Bennell-Pegg

NEWS • Australian Space Agency

25 January 2026

Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the first qualified astronaut under the Australian flag, was announced as the winner by the Prime Minister during a ceremony in Canberra.

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person working in a lab

NEWS • National capability

20 January 2026

New funding strengthens national capability in space and space‑adjacent industries.

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We Acknowledge First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Custodians and Lore Keepers of the oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples.