Mission Control is a unique club at UWA where early career researchers (ECRs), higher degree researchers (HDRs) and students can get together for a great lunch and learn from other Nodes at the International Space Centre. Today, the Space Materials and Resources Node hosted

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Join the International Space Centre's Dr Andrew Broertjes and Dr David Gozzard at this special event at UWA. Broertjes examines the career of rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, questions the ethics around obtaining scientific information, the limits of military and

It was terrific to have our local schools out today to take an inaugural look at the WA @Plants4Space's Martian Gardens! Thanks to all the wonderful researchers for sharing their time and expertise, April Harris for her logistics magic, and of course the kids for their

Following their exploration of the immersive exhibits at the @Plants4Space Martian Gardens, the kids completed a design sprint on a number of space problems - designing rovers to plants seeds on Mars, creating Martian habitats (complete with shark pool and floorball court), and

What will happen to astronauts Suni Williams and Barry Willmore taking an ‘extended trip’ on the International Space Station? A/Prof. Sascha Schediwy covers the issues with the Boeing Starliner in this interview on RTRFM 92.1 92.1 - with a nod to our friends at Space Science and

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Congratulations to astrophysicist Professor Peter Quinn on joining the WA Science Hall of Fame as the 2024 Inductee! Professor Quinn was the inaugural Executive Director of @icrar, and the founder and first Chair of the International Space Centre. We're lucky to have you

Join us for a drink and light catering, at this intriguing look into the work and life of rocket scientist Wernher Von Braun. Small number of tickets left. 📅 Thursday August 22 ⏱️ 5.30 drinks and networking, 6pm start 💵 $10 🧑 Dr Andrew Broertjes, Dr David Gozzard In the

Get ready to ask Australia's newest Astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, all your burning space questions, with an inspiring panel of jet fighter aviators, flying zoologists, space laser experts, scientists and 737 pilots! 🗓️ 10.30am Saturday 31st August 📌 Octagon Theatre, The

Join the International Space Centre to meet Katherine Bennell-Pegg in Perth! 📆 Sat 31 Aug, 10.30am 📍 Octagon Theatre, UWA 🆓 Free (rego req'd) 🙋 All ages welcome (under-12s accompanied by parent/guardian) More information + registration 👉 events.humanitix.com/how-to-become-…

Last night’s lecture by Dr Andrew Broertjes on the life, ethics, military context and responsible recognition of rocket scientist Wernher von Braun fascinated attendees. Historical context is essential learning for those involved in space progression, and the ISC is particularly

The International Space Centre crew ran their own space race this morning, in the 50th @chevron City to Surf for Activ Foundation! A great way to kick off a big week in space in WA 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃🏃 📸 Danail Obreschkow Larissa Wiese Sascha Schediwy David Coward

We’re so delighted to welcome Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg to UWA’s International Space Centre for a week of inspiring and engaging with WA. Thanks to the Forrest Foundation and the Western Australian Museum for pulling all their levers to make sure Katherine can get out to as many

On now with Nathan Nat and Shaun on Nova 937 - tune in! Australian Space Agency UWA

Ask your burning space questions! If you missed out on the events this week, Katherine Bennell-Pegg is on Rush Hour with Embers and Katie on 92.9 Triple M Perth taking your calls. Australian Space Agency UWA

Live at 10.30! Get those cuppas ready and enjoy an hour of amazing careers! Katherine Bennell-Pegg Australian Space Agency UWA

Were you in the room were it happened? Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Qantas 737 First Officer Amy Edwards, Flight Lieutenant Sue Freeman, Zoologist and Microglider Pilot Milly Formby, Astrophysicist Danail Obreschkow and Space Laser Communications expert Sascha Schediwy took us on

Last week Katherine Bennell-Pegg visited the ISC Space Medicine and Life Sciences Node at the Lions Eye Institute to see their work in Space-Associated Neuro-ocular Sydrome, and the device the team has invented for early, non invasive detection of intra-cranial pressure. Prolonged

Did you miss out on tickets to Ngalang Koort with Katherine Bennell-Pegg and Sinéad Mangan? Foundation for the WA Museum has made the recording available to all at the link below. A thoughtful, expertly curated discussion by Sinead about Katherine’s training, character and yes - Butch and Suni on