The ELO2 Big Dipper Regolith Acquisition Challenge is your chance to contribute to the design of Australia’s first lunar rover and win a share of $18,000! In this episode we talk to a winner from phase 1 and Education Outreach Coodinator, Lauren Fell from Lunar Outpost Oceania. Find out more at /www.elo2.au/big-dipper-challenge

The ELO₂ consortium (of which One Giant Leap Australia Foundation is part of) has created a challenge for young students to learn about lunar rovers and what they are used for in anticipation of Australia’s first lunar rover – part of the Australian Space Agency’s Moon to Mars Trailblazer Initiative. Landing an Australian rover on the lunar surface will highlight the kind of space and STEM endeavours that children can aspire to, creating a ‘where were you’ moment that hasn’t been seen since Australia played a crucial role in helping NASA bring TV images of the first Moonwalk to the world in 1969. ELO₂ Little Dipper Challenge invites children aged 5-12 years old to experiment with common materials found at home or school in a creative project about space. The mission is to build and test a scoop, like the one that will be on the Australian lunar rover, to collect soil from the Moon. FInd out more at; www.elo2.au

One Giant Leap Australia Foundation, the Australian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are excited to announce the selection of an Australian student experiment to be conducted on the International Space Station (ISS). Shingo Nishimoto, a student studying Aerospace Engineering at The Australian National University, will have his experiment conducted on the ISS after entering the Asian Try Zero-G competition. https://onegiantleapfoundation.com.au/asian-try-zero-g/

In this episode, we chat to Jennie Anderson, Education Program Manager at the Space Foundation, about the recent Space Symposium in Colorado. Our very own Shannon McConnell also joins us to tell us about her experience at the event. To find out more about the Space Foundation visit; https://www.spacefoundation.org You can also learn more about the work of One Giant Leaps Austtralia Foundation at; https://onegiantleapfoundation.com.au

In this episode, we speak to Justin Thomas from DYW Dumfries&Galloway in Scotland. We learn about what is required to succeed in the workforce of the 21st Century. https://www.dywdg.co.uk Twitter @dyw_dg Facebook: DYW Dumfries and Galloway Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@dywdumfriesgallowaydywflix4373

It's time for an update on the International Space Station with Liam Kennedy from www.issabove.com - To order an "ISS Above" visit www.onegiantleapaustralia.com/iss-above/

We speak to some of the participants of the Australian International Airshow. For more visit; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwt4u4VOPjI

Something a little different in this episode, what if William Shakespeare wrote the film 'Aliens'? If you are in Adelaide during the Fringe Festival, you can find out! We talk to Actor and Director, Rob Lloyd about this re telling of a science fiction classic! https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/shakespeare-aliens-af2023

It was with immense sorrow and heartache we announced the sudden passing of Robert (Bob) Carpenter OAM, Co-Director of One Giant Leap Australia on Saturday 18 February 2023. This brief episode acknowledges his passing. Rest in Peace.

In this episode we are joined by Jeremy Repetto from Geospatial Intelligence to discuss satellites and remote sensing. On Instagram @geospatial_intel www.geoint.com.au Follow Jeremy @jeremyrepetto

Christopher Mick joins us again to discuss his work as a space educator. Christopher is another key member of the One Giant Leap Australia Foundation USA Educator Advisory Board. Christopher Mick is the Executive Director for the STEAM educational nonprofit, Space St. Croix, which brings free Space-themed STEAM programming and teacher support materials to all Hudson, Wisconsin area public and private schools. https://onegiantleapfoundation.com.au/usa-educator-advisory-board/

Conitnuing with our discussions with our USA Educator Advisory Board, we speak to Pam Kraus. Pam is the Career Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator and STEM Consultant at Smoky Hill Education Service Center in Salina, Kansas. As CTE Coordinator Pam writes and administers the federal Perkins Grant for 42 rural Kansas districts in the Smoky Hill Carl Perkins Consortium. https://onegiantleapfoundation.com.au/usa-educator-advisory-board/

In this episode we speak to our friends on the One Giant Leap Australia Foundation USA Educator Advisory Board. We find out about their experiences as space educators over the years. Featuing; Shannon McConnell, Ronda McCarthy, Kellie Arenz & Laura Tomlin. https://onegiantleapfoundation.com.au/usa-educator-advisory-board/

In this episode, we talk to Kyoichi Arakane, Senior Engineer at JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. We learn about some of the amazing work coming out of JAXA as well as being treated to some original music from Kyoichi Arakane. NOTE: The opinions in this conversation represent interviewee and do not represent JAXA in any official capacity. To find more of Kyoichi Arakane's music, visit; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/jp/artist/kyo-arakane/1527323240 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7JQUWujd6wgVyeaT2J04et?si=ze9aCF5TR1irQuJTZOeoAQ YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UC5UHSjftmzw2dB3j01LDXuw Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.jp/artists/B08FNVJ52T?ref=dm_sh_qPU6y5AQVCn39DvTh4eoXj0oB

In our final episode for 2022, we speak to Anna Shaw and Jennie Anderson from the Space Foundation in Colorado Springs about space education. To find out more about the Space Foundation visit www.spacefoundation.org

Now that the Artemis 1 mission is over, we chat to Christopher Mick (USA Education Advisor to One Giant Leap Australia Foundation) who gives us a first hand account of watching the Artemis 1 rocket launch. Christopher's accompanying photographs can be viewed at https://youtu.be/x907eLmwfLQ Christopher's Artemis articles can be found at; https://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/news/moon-launch-offers-lessons-for-hudson-students/article_da96e22a-3387-11ed-b14f-bbaaaad169e2.html https://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/news/hudson-educator-watches-artemis-launch/article_19a95ed4-6a8d-11ed-bbe6-3b8a2a105203.html

One Giant Leap Australia Foundation Director Jackie Carpenter has announced a new series of regional programs for New South Wales. Announcing Aerospace Academy! Gain practical experience in building, testing, and launching rockets. Learn about space agriculture and what humans need to live in space. Engage with flight simulators as you explore aerodynamics. Learn how to safely operate drones. Find out about careers in the aviation and space sectors and MORE! These FREE whole day workshops come to you thanks to the support of the New South Wales Government and One Giant Leap Australia Foundation. Aerospace Academy begins on 3rd January, 2023. Join other like-minded students in these immersive programs and let your dreams take flight. ‘Own your tomorrow’.

We speak to Lauren Fell from Lunaria One to find out about plans to grow plants ... on the Moon!

We look back at our recent Space Teams: Mission Oz event with teachers and students from western NSW.

In this episode Michael Davoren and Shannon McConnell chat with Michael Frawley from NASA JPL about all things space!