The iLauNCH Trailblazer is bringing a Space-themed Family Fun Day to Toowoomba. 

This exciting event will be a day filled with interactive activities. Such as water rockets, and lightning talks for children, teens and adults. A sunspot activity with solar telescopes. Our talks will dive into topics such as space technology, the moon and Mars, and the sustainability of space.

Discover the newest space technologies and gain insights into upcoming missions to Mars and beyond.

These days day promise a thrilling array of activities that will ignite curiosity and wonder about the vast universe beyond our planet.
Running in Springfield on Sunday 11 August and in Toowoomba on Sunday 18 August from 10am to 2pm, these Space Family Fun Days aim to provide an engaging and educational experience for all ages, fostering a love for space and science in the community.
The Space Family Fun Days, held during the University of Southern Queensland’s Open Days, will feature a variety of interactive activities, including:
Rocket Launching: Be immersed in the fascinating world of rocket science as you launch air-powered rockets into the air, gaining valuable insights into the principles of flight along the way.
 Virtual Reality Space Tours: Experience the wonders of space through immersive VR technology.
Space Slime Making: Create your own galactic slime to take home with our slime-tastic workshop.
 Face Painting: Get your face painted with your stars, rockets or your favourite planets.
 Solar Observation: Observing the sun’s burning face safely through specially designed telescopes is a fascinating experience. Our expert astronomers can provide a unique daytime viewing of the sun and answer all your questions.
 Talks from Rocket Scientists: Hear about careers in space by Rocket Scientist and Space Engineer Dr. Matt Richardson.