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From Space Boot Camp To The Stars
Bringing together students from across Western Australia for two days of hands-on space science, engineering, industry experience at UWA, and exciting field trips to our space partners in industry.
A Program Presented By The International Space Centre & TeraNet
The ISC Space Boot Camp is an immersive two-day program for high school students entering Year 11. Hosted at The University of Western Australia (UWA), the boot camp provides hands-on experiences, expert-led workshops, and industry visits to inspire the next generation of space professionals.
What To Expect
Expert-Led Workshops
Learn from UWA professors and industry experts on topics like:
Space Plant Biology
Rocketry & Propulsion
Human Physiology In Space
Space Law & Policy
Industry Field-Trips
Our close relationships with industry mean you will gain behind-the-scenes access to leading space industry facilities in WA.
Hands-On Projects
Work with UWA Aerospace and Plants for Space on:
Rocket launches using motors and ammonium nitrate propulsion
Lunar habitat design
Real-world problem-solving challenges
Make a meal for an astronaut on the ISS!
Program Highlights
This year’s Space Boot Camp featured:
The exhibition of TeraNet’s ground stations TN-1 & TN-3, showcasing cutting-edge optical communications technology.
Talks from industry professionals, providing insights into careers in space science and engineering.
A field trip to Zadko Observatory and the Australian International Gravitational Observatory (AIGO) in the Gingin Gravity Precinct, where students explored the physics of space and astronomy.
Stay tuned for the ISC Space Boot Camp 2026, as we continue to provide young cadets with an incredible hands-on space experience.
How to apply
Eligibility
Open to students entering Year 11
No specific prerequisites, but a short admission essay is required
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