Victorian Space Science Education Centre

The Victorian Space Science Education Centre is a specialist science centre which promotes and demonstrates engaging science education. VSSEC delivers programs which engage students by using space as a context for learning…more>

VSSEC Programs

Mission To Mars
Years 8 & 9 (All new for 2013)
The Right Stuff
Years 9 & 10
VCE Chemistry
VCE Unit 3
Mission to Mars is a full day
space geology experience.
ALL NEW FOR 2013
A hands-on study of fitness, metabolism & human performance. Analytical investigation of incidents on the ISS.
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Foldables and Mars
Years 5 & 6
Serious Science
Years 5 & 6
Mars Landing Site
Years 9 & 10
An online research project using foldables. A range of highly engaging, science activities Choose a landing site for the VSSEC Mars Rover in this research project.
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Star Search! 
Years 5 – 8
Robotic Mission to Mars
Years 9 & 10
MARS Base Mission
Grades 5 & 6
Introducing stars using online games and videoconferencing. An online mission where students remotely control VSSEC’s Rover on Mars. Fly to Mars, conduct experiments in the research base on Mars.
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Mission to the Orbiting Space Laboratory
Year 9 & 10
VCE Astronomy
Unit 1 or 2
Mars Rocks!
Years 5 & 6
Mission to the Orbiting Space Laboratory (MOSL) is a full day space science experience. Build your Astronomy skills and explore the latest high tech projects in Australia, including the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). An interactive video conference, introducing geology on Mars and how it relates to Earth.
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VCE Astrophysics
Unit 1 or 2
Professional Learning Programs Living in Space
Years 8 & 9
Ignite a passion for Astrophysics and explore the wonders of the universe at VSSEC. VSSEC offers a range of Professional Learning Programs for teachers. A Japanese or Italian school-based language program including a visit to the VSSEC Orbiting Space Lab.
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Reach for the stars
Years 7 & 8
The Stars in Your Life
Years 7 & 8
Outreach Programs
A project on energy using foldables and a half day program at VSSEC. Students design, construct and launch water rockets. An introductory half day, exploring the origins of the Universe and the Solar System. VSSEC offers a range of resources and programs for your school.
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Spotlight

VSSEC is proud to announce that the 2012 VSSEC-NASA Australian Space Prize is open!

As of the 26th September 2012 the VSSEC-NASA Australian Space Prize is open to Australian Honours and 4th year project submissions!

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Amelia Earhart Fellowships for Women

In 2013, Zonta International are offering 35 Fellowships for women pursuing aerospace-related sciences and aerospace engineering. (more…)