Spaceward Bound New Zealand

Spaceward Bound New Zealand brings astronomy, astrobiology and planetary exploration directly into schools with the Mars Blueberry portable planetarium, hands-on science and working Mars rover models, all delivered live by specialist space-science educators.

Miranda Satterthwaite

Miranda Satterthwaite is an aerospace educator and Rocket Lab Space Educator who leads the Aotearoa Aerospace Academy, connecting young people with hands-on STEM experiences, aerospace specialists and pathways into New Zealand’s growing space sector.

Simon Willoughby-Martin

Simon Willoughby-Martin is an aerospace technician and rocketry educator with hands-on experience at Rocket Lab. Founder of Christchurch Rocketeers and director of It’s Not Rocket Science, he brings real-world aerospace engineering into education through hands-on rocket building, launching and STEM programmes for young people.

Hello world!

Meet the people behind the Aotearoa Aerospace Academy, bringing together aerospace education, rocketry, engineering, astronomy, astrophysics and astrobiology to create hands-on space experiences and pathways for young people across Aotearoa.