This October, Sydney will host the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) – one of the world’s biggest science and space events. As part of the celebrations, the NSW Department of Education will showcase Young Space Explorers on Friday 3 October 2025 at the International Convention Centre Sydney - a headline activation for IAC 2025 Space Day and Space Week.

This free event is the perfect school holiday outing for students and their families, with hands-on science, space, and technology experiences including:

• Astronaut encounters – meet and hear from real astronauts, including Australia’s own Katherine Bennell-Pegg

• VR Space Cadets training – step into the role of an astronaut on a virtual spacewalk

• Mars rover challenges – drive rovers across giant maps of the Moon and Mars

• LEGO® Space Design Lab – build space-inspired designs

• Live science shows with interactive experiments and demonstrations

• Mission Patch Competition display – showcasing the creativity of students across NSW

We’d love your help to make families aware of this unique opportunity, and encourage them to register. Suggestions include:

• Adding Space Day details to your school newsletter

• Posting the registration link on your school’s social media channels

• Announcing the event in classrooms and assemblies

• Encouraging staff to share with their networks

EVENT DETAILS:

📅 When: Friday 3 October 2025 (school holidays)

📍 Where: International Convention Centre Sydney

🎟️ Cost: FREE – registration required

🔗Registration:Registration Link

This is a once-in-a-generation chance for young people to see science and space come alive in Sydney. By sharing Space Day with your school community, you’ll help students and families discover a unique, educational and truly inspiring school holiday experience.