Science
Winmalee students visit outer space – NSW Department of Education
A Blue Mountains school has taken real-world learning off the planet.
Students from Winmalee Public School learnt from outer space yesterday when they spoke to Astronaut Victor Glover on the International Space Station via radio hookup.
Eight students made direct contact with the International Space Station while Mr Glover was orbiting the earth at 27,000 km/h at an altitude of 430 kilometres on Tuesday night.
Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said she was thrilled that the space station could be brought into the classroom and for students to have this rare opportunity….
-
Noosa News19 hours agoMoreton Bay oyster farm survives cyclone with help of wave wall innovation
-
Business22 hours ago$10,000 invested in ANZ shares 5 years ago is now worth…
-
Noosa News21 hours agoHelicopter pilots saving lives, providing food and fodder in flooded outback Queensland
-
General20 hours agoInternal Revenue Service starts cutting 20,000 workers