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24 June 2025

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Ever wondered why is Mercury too hot, Jupiter is too cold, but Earth is just right? 

In this interactive online session, Year 5-8 students will explore we use measurement, scale, coordinates and other scientific data to describe the planets in our solar system.

The attached resources are to support the online event.

an illustration of planets

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Eris Test Flight 1 being launched from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Nort Queenland. This moment marked the First launch attempt of an Aussie made rocket.

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Eris Test Flight 1 took place at Gilmour’s Bowen Orbital Spaceport at Abbot Point in North Queensland this morning.

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Headshots of two students Kaila Elias and Hayley Yousef

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The unique opportunity will occur as part of the Asian Try Zero-G competition, which is delivered by One Giant Leap Australia and supported by the Australian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

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STEM and space enthusiasts of all ages will have numerous opportunities to 'Decode the Universe', including an exclusive online event with Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg.

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Australian Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP along with a team member from Gilmour Space Technologies

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The Queensland-based space firm has received $5 million to accelerate the development of its next-generation liquid rocket engine.

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How does it feel to be one of the youngest CEOs in the Australian space sector?

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Australian company's satellites were launched into orbit with SpaceX, joining Skykraft's growing constellation to transform air traffic control.

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Our department recognises the First Peoples of this Nation and their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to the lands, waters, seas, skies, and communities.

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.