Hands-on, curriculum-linked space education delivered at your school
From one-day visits to immersive mission experiences, to PLD, we offer programmes designed to fit your students and timetable. We deliver space education programmes for schools across New Zealand, bringing real science into your classroom.
Not sure where to start? Most schools begin with a School Space Day, then move to a Mission Programme for extra learning.
An introduction to space science delivered at your school.
$2,200 – $4,500 + GST
depending on school size and location
For deeper engagement.
An immersive experience where students take on roles in a real space mission.
$4,000 – $15,000 + GST
depending on school size and location
Tell us about your school and we’ll recommend the best option, pricing, and availability.
We also support teachers and schools beyond student programmes and provide resources for ongoing learning.
Professional learning delivered by registered PLD providers, supporting teachers to bring space science into the classroom.
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Supporting materials and ideas to help extend learning beyond the programme and into the classroom.
Field trips to some of the most spectacular and scientifically interesting astrobiology places in Aotearoa.
Designed to connect real-world environments with classroom science learning.
SpacewardBound NZ builds on the original Spaceward Bound model developed at NASA Ames Research Center, where teachers and scientists worked together in field-based expeditions.
In Aotearoa, this has evolved into a programme supporting both students and teachers through classroom experiences, field trips, and professional learning. Since 2015, we have worked with schools across the country, delivered teacher workshops and seminars, and collaborated with international scientists, including through NZ Astrobiology Network initiatives.
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