One Giant Leap Radio

One Giant Leap Australia, in collaboration with the Australian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), is thrilled to announce that two Australian students have had their proposed experiment accepted to be conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Asian Try Zero-G competition. Students Hayley Yousef and Kaila Elias, alumni of One Giant Leap Austr...

Dr Lisa Newman is a lecturer and researcher in food science and nutrition whose work explores how taste and smell shape eating behaviour. Her research focuses on improving food acceptance and nutritional outcomes, particularly for individuals with altered sensory perception, including children with fussy eating, people with autism, older adults, and those in isolated or extreme environments, like...

In this episode, One Giant Leap Australia Director, Jackie Carpenter speaks to a Space Tour USA participant and Aeronautical Engineering Student, Redmond Henry. Jackie Carpenter has a diverse and long-standing background in education and is widely recognised as a dynamic speaker and engaging teacher. Her passion for STEM and STEAM is embedded in the broader mission of One Giant Leap Australia, whi...

One Giant Leap Australia Director, Jackie Carpenter, speaks with Gregory Pitonza about his exciting adventures in Space Education! Gregory Pitonza is a dedicated and accomplished educator with a rich background in technology education and interdisciplinary studies. He holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies with a specialisation in Expressive Design Process from Union Institute & University,...

In this episode, we chat with Sawsan Omira, a trailblazer whose path through aerospace engineering, leadership, and energy research proves that girls belong in STEM. Connect with Sawsan to learn more about her work and journey:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sawsanomira/  Gadget Girlz is an Australian-based group that encourages and supports girls and women to explore and get involved in STEAM — tha...

Australian Astronaut Eric Philips tells us what it is like to orbit the Earth! "After nearly four days on-orbit, Dragon and the Fram2 crew safely splashed down at 9:19 a.m. PT off the coast of Oceanside, California, completing the first human spaceflight mission to explore Earth from a polar orbit and fly over the Earth’s polar regions. This was also Dragon’s first West Coast recovery since 2019 a...

The Australian Lunar Experiment Promoting Horticulture (or ALEPH) mission, which will involve a number of firsts in space travel history, will place a carefully selected set of seeds and plants on the Moon. Once on the lunar surface, we aim to show plant growth within the first 3 days of landing. The motivation for such a mission comes from humanity’s passion to explore and see life thrive in barr...

In this episode, we speak to Jeff Xu from www.micropod.com.au about the ALEPH Mission: www.lunaria.one/aleph/  The Australian Lunar Experiment Promoting Horticulture (or ALEPH) mission, which will involve a number of firsts in space travel history, will place a carefully selected set of seeds and plants on the Moon. Once on the lunar surface, we aim to show plant growth within the first 3 days of...

Eric is the founder and head guide at Icetrek Expeditions. With a history rooted in professional adventuring, Eric, from Australia, brings to guiding decades of personal experiences skiing to both the North and South Poles and across every major icecap in the world. In early 2025 he is scheduled to be the first Astronaut to fly under the Australian flag with Space X! Visit Eric's website www.ericp...

In this episode we speak with Communications and Media Professor, Brian Yecies about how creativity intersects with the space industry.

In this episode, we chat to Anne Bettens from www.denebspace.com.au about satellites. 

Internationally renowned Australian artists, Composer Joe Twist, Lyricist Jodie O’Regan and Berlin based Choir Conductor Christopher Bradley have joined forces to compose “Wattle Sky”, a 15 minute choral piece that celebrates Australia’s national flower. The piece, in three movements, is partly inspired by the revolutionary OGL program that allows school students to study the germination of wattle...

One Giant Leap Australia Foundation, Hylmpulse and Yuri have teamed up to give Australian school students the opportunity to send their very own postcard to space on board a rocket to be launched from South Australia this month!  The postcards will be launched as part of a payload on the inaugural launch of a HyImpulse rocket. European company, HyImpulse are due to launch the SR75 launch vehicle f...

The ELO2 Big Dipper Regolith Acquisition Challenge is your chance to contribute to the design of Australia’s first lunar rover and win a share of $18,000! In this episode we talk to a winner from phase 1 and Education Outreach Coodinator, Lauren Fell from Lunar Outpost Oceania. Find out more at /www.elo2.au/big-dipper-challenge

The ELO₂ consortium (of which One Giant Leap Australia Foundation is part of) has created a challenge for young students to learn about lunar rovers and what they are used for in anticipation of Australia’s first lunar rover – part of the Australian Space Agency’s Moon to Mars Trailblazer Initiative. Landing an Australian rover on the lunar surface will highlight the kind of space and STEM endeavo...

One Giant Leap Australia Foundation, the Australian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are excited to announce the selection of an Australian student experiment to be conducted on the International Space Station (ISS). Shingo Nishimoto, a student studying Aerospace Engineering at The Australian National University, will have his experiment conducted on the ISS after ent...

In this episode, we chat to Jennie Anderson, Education Program Manager at the Space Foundation, about the recent Space Symposium in Colorado. Our very own Shannon McConnell also joins us to tell us about her experience at the event. To find out more about the Space Foundation visit; https://www.spacefoundation.org You can also learn more about the work of One Giant Leaps Austtralia Foundation at;...

In this episode, we speak to Justin Thomas from DYW Dumfries&Galloway in Scotland. We learn about what is required to succeed in the workforce of the 21st Century. https://www.dywdg.co.uk Twitter @dyw_dg Facebook: DYW Dumfries and Galloway Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@dywdumfriesgallowaydywflix4373

It's time for an update on the International Space Station with Liam Kennedy from www.issabove.com - To order an "ISS Above" visit www.onegiantleapaustralia.com/iss-above/

We speak to some of the participants of the Australian International Airshow. For more visit; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwt4u4VOPjI

Something a little different in this episode, what if William Shakespeare wrote the film 'Aliens'? If you are in Adelaide during the Fringe Festival, you can find out! We talk to Actor and Director, Rob Lloyd about this re telling of a science fiction classic! https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/shakespeare-aliens-af2023

It was with immense sorrow and heartache we announced the sudden passing of Robert (Bob) Carpenter OAM, Co-Director of One Giant Leap Australia on Saturday 18 February 2023. This brief episode acknowledges his passing. Rest in Peace.

In this episode we are joined by Jeremy Repetto from Geospatial Intelligence to discuss satellites and remote sensing. On Instagram @geospatial_intel www.geoint.com.au Follow Jeremy @jeremyrepetto

Christopher Mick joins us again to discuss his work as a space educator. Christopher is another key member of the One Giant Leap Australia Foundation USA Educator Advisory Board. Christopher Mick is the Executive Director for the STEAM educational nonprofit, Space St. Croix, which brings free Space-themed STEAM programming and teacher support materials to all Hudson, Wisconsin area public and priv...

Conitnuing with our discussions with our USA Educator Advisory Board, we speak to Pam Kraus. Pam is the Career Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator and STEM Consultant at Smoky Hill Education Service Center in Salina, Kansas. As CTE Coordinator Pam writes and administers the federal Perkins Grant for 42 rural Kansas districts in the Smoky Hill Carl Perkins Consortium. https://onegiantleapfoundati...