The Andy Thomas Space Foundation

#Teachers: Create a #space #education project for your #students and receive $4,000 to bring it to life with The Andy Thomas Space Foundation’s Mars Challenge Program! Delivered in partnership with Hamilton Secondary College and open to all South Australian Secondary and Combined R-12 schools, the Mars Challenge Program aims to support the design and delivery of new space education programs for students in Years 7-10. Applications for this year’s program have been extended until Friday 25 April, 2025 - so now is the perfect time to apply! Full details at the link below: https://lnkd.in/g7KCu4n7

Save the date and book your #tickets for the 5th The Andy Thomas Space Foundation Networking Dinner! 📅 Monday 14 July 2025 ⏰ 6:30pm - 10:00pm 📍 Panorama Ballroom, Adelaide Convention Centre Connect with #space industry leaders, sponsors, exhibitors, and fellow delegates from the 18th Australian Space Forum, build your network in a relaxed setting, and support the valuable space #education and #outreach programs facilitated by the Andy Thomas Space Foundation! Individual Tickets and Full Tables Available: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gK5sRJxT

#Launch your brand to new heights at the #18ASF! The Australian Space Forum is fast approaching, and #sponsorship opportunities are now open. The Andy Thomas Space Foundation invites #businesses, #organisations, and community groups to join our supporting partners, the Australian Space Agency and the South Australian Space Industry Centre as we present Australia’s premier national space industry event. Visit the link below to explore all the Australian Space Forum has to offer, and secure your #space! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gmXfN9eJ

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Australian Astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg! The Australian Space Agency is hosting a free event at the Australian #Space Discovery Centre at Lot Fourteen on Saturday 8 March to mark #IWD2025. Held annually, International Women’s Day exists to advocate for gender equality, to raise awareness against ongoing gender discrimination, and to highlight the ongoing need for action to achieve a truly gender-equal world. This year’s theme is Accelerate Action — a worldwide call to acknowledge strategies, resources, and activity that positively impact women's advancement. Join online or visit the centre in-person from 11:00am-12:00pm for a unique opportunity to hear Katherine’s inspiring story and insights from her career and #astronaut training. Register via the link below! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gY2VV8D4

Are you a South Australian #teacher with a brilliant idea for a new #space education project? Bring your idea to life with The Andy Thomas Space Foundation Mars Challenge Program! Applications for this year’s program are now open to all South Australian Secondary and R-12 Schools, with funding of up to $4,000 available to support successful proposals. Visit the link below, and launch an amazing new project for your #students in 2025! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g7KCu4n7 #STEM #spaceeducation #education #pbl

Have you registered to host an event during Australian Space Week? Coinciding with the 18th Australian Space Forum (15-16 July), Space Week is an opportunity for companies, venues, individuals and organisations to showcase the #technology and #innovation that is powering our national #space industry into the future! We are currently inviting expressions of interest from organisations across the Australian space industry to host, organise or co-create #events, #workshops or other activities for the 2025 Australian Space Week calendar. Visit the link below to sign up! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBhgUJgA

Calling all South Australian #teachers and school leaders with a passion for #space and project-based learning! (#PBL) Applications for The Andy Thomas Space Foundation’s 2025 Mars Challenge Program are now open. Supported by Delivery Partners, Hamilton Secondary College, the Mars Challenge Program provides funding to launch new space education projects in schools and classrooms across #SA. Proposals are due by Friday 28 March 2025, with ten prizes of $4,000 available. Visit the link below for more details, and launch something great for your #students in 2025! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g7KCu4n7

#18ASF: Last Day for Super Early Bird! Book your place at the 18th Australian Space Forum before midnight tonight (28/2) and save! Join #leaders, #innovators and industry champions from across the global space ecosystem in #Adelaide for Australia's premier #space industry event. 15-16 July 2025. Register now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gMBq2AdA - - - Australian Space Agency South Australian Space Industry Centre #spaceindustry #technology #innovation #networking #thoughtleadership

Another iteration of the highly successful Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program (SHSSP) recently concluded, celebrating 29 new graduates! Facilitated by the International Space University (ISU) and the University of South Australia, the SHSSP is a four-week intensive program which provides an opportunity for participants to expand their knowledge of the global space ecosystem and benefit from access to international #space industry #leaders. The Andy Thomas Space Foundation was proud to facilitate the participation of two members of this year’s SHSSP cohort through our annual scholarship programs: Carl Goodwin (Monash University) ATSF x SmartSat CRC First Nations SHSSP #Scholarship Lucien Procter (University of Sydney) ATSF Neptune Program #Scholarship Congratulations to all of the 2025 SHSSP graduates - we look forward to following the exciting space industry careers and new opportunities that await!

Secure your place at the 18th Australian Space Forum (#18ASF) before Friday 28 February and take advantage of Super Early Bird rates! Join us in #Adelaide from 15-16 July as The Andy Thomas Space Foundation hosts Australia’s premier #space industry event. Drawing together #leaders, #innovators, #entrepreneurs, #researchers and industry champions, the Australian Space Forum is Australia’s foremost event for exploring the ideas, opportunities, challenges and technology shaping the future of the global #space ecosystem. Places are limited — book early and save! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gaX6Sj-D