22 Apr 2021
The students of Winmalee Public spoke to astronaut, Victor Glover, via a radio telebridge unit in the school hall as the space station orbits 430 kilometres above the earth travelling at 27,000km/h.
The link between Earth and space was supported by Shane Lynd, a moderator for ARISS, who lives in Mackay, Queensland.
The students entered the "Ask an Astronaut a Question" competition, and eight lucky winners were selected to speak directly to one of the crew on board.
"All students in years K-6 have been studying Earth and space sciences this term with a particular focus on the International Space Station and were super-excited about the event," Mrs Broderick said.
So, what do the children want to know? Here were some of their questions..
Erin (10): What is the best way to describe the feeling of microgravity?
Indiana (6): How long does it take to travel to the Space Station from Earth?
Valentino (8): Have you ever seen a meteor pass through Earth's atmosphere from the ISS?
Ivy (7): What experiments do you do at the International Space Station?
Ayva (9): Has anything ever gone wrong or required you to take emergency action while you have been on board the International Space Station?
Alberto (5): What happens if space junk hits the International Space Station?
Asher (11): What personal items would you take into space if allowed ... and why?
Charlotte (8): How many times a year do you get supplies delivered to the ISS?
Mrs Broderick will also ask: "Many of my students have talked about their dream to become astronauts. What would be your greatest advice for them?"
