World Space Week Activities

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Gauteng

invites all schools to take part in an inter-schools Astronomy Quiz. Great prizes for learners and educators.
Call (011) 639 8400 to book your seat!

MTN ScienCentre at Century City, Western Cape

will be hosting a series of space-related workshops for school groups: Musical Planets, Rocket Poppers and Paper Satellites! They also have excellent space exhibits, including Mark Shuttleworth's original space suit and helmet, the space shuttle simulator and an assortment of space debris.
Call (021) 529 8100 for details.

Old Mutual - MTN ScienCentre in Umhlanga, KZN

will be celebrating Space Week with a Space Talk and a Simulation of a Journey into Space. Space Workshops may be available by special arrangement.
Call (031) 566 8040 to find out more.

Unizul Science Centre in Richards Bay, KZN

is offering visits to their planetarium and careers centre for young space enthusiasts. Satellite-building workshops for school learners are also planned.
Tel. (035) 797 3204

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng

will be holding workshops for learners, focusing on how to launch a satellite, how a space suit works, and making your own rocket!
Call (011) 832 3363

Inter-Schools Rocketry Challenge

The rocketry skills of learners countrywide will be tested with this exciting challenge! Send your photos and feature on our website!
Thanks to our partners the South African High Power Rocketry Association for overseeing these events.

Space Teaching Materials Discussion Forums

will be hosted in Durban and Cape Town by The Shuttleworth Foundation. These workshops are aimed at educators, textbook publishers and curriculum advisors.
For an invitation call Vuyi (021) 970 1206.

The Moon Valley Expedition

will be hosted by the National Youth Development Trust in the Northern Cape. There will be a simulated Moon Landing, with full Mission Control and a ballon-mounted webcam to take the video footage!
Thanks to At Meyer of the NYDT for organising these activities.