School holidays with the Australian Space Discovery Centre

Special events to celebrate World Space Week

We’re teaming up with Southern Launch at the Australian Space Discovery Centre for two free special events exploring this year’s theme of Rocket Revolution.

Hear from Australian space industry experts in a special panel discussion exploring the technology, challenges and innovation behind launching rockets from Australia. Recommended for ages 12+.

Experience the excitement of launch up close with Southern Launch’s immersive rocket launch experience and discover how technology is transforming the way we access space.

Find clues in our Space Gallery and engage with our exhibits to solve challenges.

Flex your engineering creativity in this paper rocket design challenge.

Channel your space-y inspiration by designing and making your very own space themed button badges.  

Have you ever seen a robot that can draw? If not, then get your portrait drawn by one of our SketchBots.

Sessions begin with a space book reading and are followed by activities and a Space Gallery tour.

This online event will spotlight some of the biggest questions in science and our solar system.

If you could take one plant with you on a space mission, what would you bring?

Become a satellite engineer and explore different parts of satellites while building one yourself.

Learn about some of the biggest questions in science and our solar system.