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The establishment of the Victorian Space Science Education Centre is the realization of a commitment to create a unique learning environment for Victorian Students and Educators to inspire a passion for science...more ›


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VSSEC 2009 Calendar (PDF, 56Kb)

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INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY
2009 will be a very exciting year for science. This year we celebrate the International Year of Astronomy (IYA), the Year of Darwin and the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. The International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) is a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture. With the theme of “The Universe, Yours to Discover”, IYA provides a wonderful opportunity for teachers to engage students with topical and exciting science... more ›
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APRSAF Space Education Seminar

The APRSAF Space Education Seminar: Bringing Astronomy, Space Science and Technology and their Applications into the Classroom was held on the 8th September 2009 at the ACCIMT in Sri Lanka...more ›

VSSEC-NASA Australian Space Prize

The VSSEC-NASA Australian Space Prize offers an Australian university student the opportunity to attend one of three NASA Academies or participate in a NASA affiliated summer program...
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Frogs in Orbit Outreach Program

On the 5th September the Frogs in Orbit Outreach Program was launched at Ecolinc. This program was developed collaboratively between VSSEC, Ecolinc, and JAXA...more ›

 

Inside the dark heart of the Eagle

Herschel has peered inside an unseen stellar nursery and revealed surprising amounts of activity. Some 700 newly-forming stars are estimated to be crowded into filaments of dust stretching through the image. The image is the first new release of 'OSHI', ESA's Online Showcase of Herschel Images...more ›


The 2009 Geminid Meteor Shower

The annual Geminid meteor shower has been intensifying, and researchers say 2009 could be the best year yet. This year's display peaks on Dec. 13th and 14th....
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Sandtrapped Mars Rover Makes Big Discovery

While stuck in a sandtrap, Mars rover Spirit has made a discovery one researcher calls "supremely interesting."...
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