Mission Control Workshop

Where will you work in the future? Down the road? Across the sea? Or maybe, up in space? The space sector plays a role in many diverse industries including agriculture, meteorology, precision mapping and health. What industries would it take to make Mars our home?

The Mission Control Workshop combines Civics and STEM skills in a two-part workshop, delivered at the Australian Space Discovery Centre. 

Not in SA? Check out Science Gallery Melbourne for Victorian Mission Control.

Part 1: From Parliament to Mars (90 min)

Students will think critically about the skills and knowledge needed for a successful mission to Mars. They will debate and vote on industries to send on the mission in a way that mirrors South Australia’ parliamentary process. 

Note: Part 1 ONLY at Parliament of SA 

Please enquire. We have frequent weekday availability across the school term.

Part 2: Life on Mars (90 min)

After deciding on the industries they will take to Mars, students will work collaboratively to complete a hands-on design challenge. They will need to consider how to sustainably power operations, feed the population, and communicate across the far reaches of space.

Booking your session

For all enquiries, please contact the Australian Space Discovery Centre via email at book@discover.space.gov.au or a call at 08 8432 1400. 

Bookings at each location will be forwarded to the respective education team.

Term 4 2024

Step 1

Choose Part 1 (Civics) or Part 2 (Terraforming) workshop.

Step 2

Choose a location, either:

• Parliament of South Australia (Part 1 only)
• Australian Space Discovery Centre (Part 1 or Part 2)

Step 3

Book for either:

• Parliament of South Australia session (dates listed below between 9:30 – 11:30am)

• Australian Space Discovery Centre session (subject to availability, Part 1 or Part 2).

Note: 

• Bookings at each location will be forwarded to the respective education team
• Booking at one location does not exclude you from booking at the second location.
• We encourage teachers to book Part 1 at Parliament of South Australia in the first instance.

If you require more information, please contact the Australian Space Discovery Centre via email at book@discover.space.gov.au or call 08 8432 1400.