South Australian Space School: Camp
Information for applicants
Since 1998, the Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Fund has sponsored the South Australian Space School.
The Space School’s aim is to provide a stimulating and rewarding educational experience for Year 10 students in South Australia with a focus for them to pursue a career in science, engineering, aviation and astronomy. With the recent establishment of the Australian Space Agency in Adelaide, opportunities in the space sector are within easy reach.
Graduates of the Space School have also been given opportunities to undertake work experience with the RAAF, Flinders University, the University of Adelaide and DST Group. Some of our graduates have won scholarships to attend international space camps in the USA and Europe in following years.
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Space School Camp
Students will:
- Build and launch model rockets at the Hamilton Secondary College Space School
- Tour the Extraterrestrial Environmental Simulation (EXTERRES) laboratory at Adelaide University
- Visit the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)
- Be inspired from guest speakers about careers and opportunities in space science, physics, engineering, life sciences
- Visit the Australian Space Discovery Centre and learn about the Australian Space Agency in Adelaide
- Visit RAAF Base Edinburgh and be escorted through various testing facilities and aircraft (subject to RAAF availability)
- Visit the Planetarium and Pipehenge at Hamilton Secondary College
- Experience the Mission to Mars at Hamilton Secondary College
Applications
The Centre for Australian Space Education (CASE) invites applications from year 10 students for the four day residential South Australian Space School.
Dates
10 – 13 December 2025 (Week 9, Term 4)
Applications
Applications close
Friday, 26 September 2025 (Friday, Week 10, Term 3)
Eligibility
Year 10 student enrolled at a South Australian school during 2025
Registration fee
$80 (Successful applicants only)
Information and queries
Andrew Moschou (andrew@spaceschool.com)
A maximum of 24 students will be selected from applications. It is expected that there will be a gender balance among the attendees.
Registration
If your application is successful, you will be invited to complete registration.
There will be an all-inclusive registration fee of $80, covering all meals and transport during the Space School camp, printed material, polo shirt and accommodation, payable at registration. Your school may choose to assist you in paying this.
Scholarship
A scholarship is available to assist rural and remote students to attend the Space School. The Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) sponsors this, and it can be used to contribute to the costs of transferring to Adelaide from a regional area and the registration fee.
Space school staff
The South Australian Space School is run by volunteers who are passionate and dedicated about Space Education. We are senior school Science teachers, or have been and since retired, or are scientists and engineers of the Defence Science and Technology Group with appropriate first aid training. All staff possess valid Working With Children Checks.