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 sharingSpace Day with your school community, you’ll help students and families discover a unique, educational and truly inspiring school holiday experience.

👉 Share the registration link with your school community today!

IAC 2025 Space Day is delivered in partnership with International Astronautical Federation (IAF), Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA), The Australian Space Agency, The NSW Department of Education and the Powerhouse Museum. Space day is Powered by Lego Play.