Global Space Challenge
Global Space Challenge
Global Space Challenge

The Global Space Challenge is now an online event

Take part in an online virtual space mission from former NASA astronaut, Dr Gregory Chamitoff!

The program is part of Space Teams Academy which was designed and developed by former NASA Astronaut, Dr Gregory Chamitoff.

You will be able to apply what you learned with simulations to design a mission to another planet within our solar system. You will receive daily mission training from space professionals and will include a one-hour live tutorial with an expert on the day’s topic. Guidance will then be given on how to complete corresponding simulation activities including:

  • Conducting virtual space missions
  • Learning from astronauts, engineers and scientists
  • Designing spacecraft and fly to other worlds
  • Building a sustainable habitat using local resources
  • Experiencing spacewalking and explore planets
  • Competing for the best mission design

What you will need

A CPU with at least 4 cores / 2.7 GHZ
8 GB RAM
15 GB available on Hard Drive
Windows 10
GPU Recommended
Mac computers not supported

Test your computer with this guide:

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When:

The challenge activities will be online from Sat, 5 October – Thu, 10 October 2024 (10am-2pm AEST).

The Global Space Challenge is a 6-day program. To be eligible for the scholarship, participants must be an Australian student 11 years and up who are currently enrolled in an education institution or home schooling.

Application process:

Students must complete the official submission form and tell us why they should be selected and a letter from their parent/guardian that supports their application. The deadline for applications is 27th of September at 11:59pm. Successful applicants will be notified by the 30th of September.

Sign up here:

Register Here

Global Space Challenge ScholarshipTestimonial

Very grateful to have been given this opportunity! My daughter has a massive love of learning so to have kept her busy and intrigued nourishing her mind all week is something we are very grateful for! Was so interesting to hear this space industry will be expanding into Australia in the coming years so it’s amazing to start gathering these kids into this field now

Global Space Challenge ScholarshipTestimonial

Thank you so much for running this program, and for giving my son the opportunity to be a part of this. It has sparked a real fire in his belly to plan his future in space, and dreams of working for NASA. It had been wonderful to watch him be so passionate and involved. We are so grateful he was selected to be a part of the challenge!