For Educators

Aurora Program is an inclusive space education initiative by Makers Empire and the Andy Thomas Space Foundation (ATSF), designed for students and young people living with a disability.

Now open for registrations of interest, this program offers engaging and accessible space learning experiences. South Australian schools are invited to join this exciting opportunity, set for Term 3-4, 2025.

The Endeavour Scholarship offers four Australian secondary students aged 16–18 and one secondary school teacher specialising in STEM an all-expenses paid trip to Space Camp USA in 2026.

This opportunity brings Mission Team Australia together with peers from around the world for a week of international collaboration, hands-on STEM exploration and leadership development.

Applications are now open.

Forge Your Future is an  initiative helping students explore and prepare for careers in the fast-growing defence industry.

Backed by the Defence Industry Schools Pathway Program, it connects schools with tools, resources and industry links to support informed career decisions and build South Australia’s future workforce.

Teachers can now book their student class or group into a free, exclusive school session at the Australian Space Discovery Centre.

Home-school groups, as well as TAFE and university groups, are also welcome with a minimum of 15 students.

LaunchBox is a free, hands-on STEM program that lets Year 7 and 8 students build and launch their own 3D nanosatellites into the stratosphere.

Delivered by Fleet Space Technologies and Robinson Aerospace Systems, and funded through the Australian Government’s Schools Pathways Program, LaunchBox gives schools access to reusable kits and curriculum-aligned learning—making space exploration exciting and accessible at no cost.

Mission to Mars is a full-day, scenario-based program for Years 5 to 10, where students work in teams to conduct a geological survey of a Martian crater.

Dressed in spacesuits, students experience a simulated airlock, collect soil and rock samples, drill an ice core, conduct a thermal survey, and take seismic measurements. The program is aligned with the Australian Curriculum, fostering hands-on problem-solving and teamwork skills.

The Online Schools in Space Program inspires students to explore the exciting world of space science through interactive, curriculum-aligned sessions.

Designed for home-school, TAFE, and university groups, these free online experiences ignite curiosity and build foundational knowledge, helping young learners imagine their place in the future of Australia’s space industry. .

Book your class today and launch the journey into space learning.

Engineering is Elementary is a free professional development workshop that helps teachers build confidence in delivering STEM through hands-on, integrated learning.

Participants receive a ready-to-use unit, resources, and access to a national teacher network. Developed by the Museum of Science, Boston, and adapted for Australia by Questacon with support from the Department of Defence.

Questacon’s STEM Futures is a free professional development program designed to enhance STEM learning and engagement for students by boosting collaboration between schools and their local communities.

An outreach program for students in Years 12 who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and maths. Run by the University of Adelaide, the Academy aims to show students how to turn their passion for STEM into a career.

STEM Racing builds on the legacy of F1 in Schools to give students from years 3–12 hands-on experience in STEM through designing, building, and racing miniature F1 cars.

Backed by two decades of success, the newly rebranded program continues to inspire the next generation of problem solvers and engineers, helping students develop critical skills for future careers in science and technology.

Join the race and get your school involved in this high-speed STEM adventure.