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From Arnhem Land to the stars; The NASA Sounding Rocket Program in Australia (Stage 5, Stage 6)
Mar
Join the Embassy of the United States of America & Questacon for a discussion about one of NASA’s most robust and versatile programs launching from Arnhem Land mid-2022.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
Participate in an inspiring presentation and conversation hosted by Questacon, featuring astrophysicist at the University of Colorado, Dr Kevin France, and Scott Bissett the NASA Launch Project Officer. We will discuss the key role that sounding
rockets play in the science, technology, and education preparation for future space missions and will highlight the rocket-borne experiments that are part of NASA’s first ever commercial international launch campaign from Equatorial Launch Australia’s Arnhem Space Center.
Scott and Kevin’s presentation is suitable for year 9–12 high school students.
Students are welcome to ask Scott and Kevin questions via a chat function as part of the presentation.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Participate in an inspiring presentation and conversation hosted by Questacon, featuring astrophysicist at the University of Colorado, Dr Kevin France, and Scott Bissett the NASA Launch Project Officer.
We will discuss the key role that sounding rockets play in the science, technology, and education preparation for future space missions and will highlight the rocket-borne experiments that are part of NASA’s first ever commercial international launch campaign from Equatorial Launch Australia’s Arnhem Space Center.
Event Details
Date & Time
24-Mar-2022 10:30AM + Google Calendar + iCal Export
Event Type
Live Event - Scheduled
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
Free
Curriculum
Secondary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Special Event
Other KLAs
Science and Tech » Earth and Space 7-10
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No
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More Information About This Event
Participate in an inspiring presentation and conversation hosted by Questacon, featuring astrophysicist at the University of Colorado, Dr Kevin France, and Scott Bissett the NASA Launch Project Officer. We will discuss the key role that sounding
rockets play in the science, technology, and education preparation for future space missions and will highlight the rocket-borne experiments that are part of NASA’s first ever commercial international launch campaign from Equatorial Launch Australia’s Arnhem Space Center.
Scott and Kevin’s presentation is suitable for year 9–12 high school students.
Students are welcome to ask Scott and Kevin questions via a chat function as part of the presentation.