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ScienceSpace Explorationusually ages 9–11

Space Exploration Milestones

Describe key milestones in human space exploration: the Space Race (Sputnik, Yuri Gagarin, Apollo 11 Moon landing), the Space Shuttle era, the International Space Station, and current missions (Artemis programme, Mars exploration plans, commercial spaceflight)

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Can your child tell you about the history of space exploration — from the first satellite to the Moon landing to what’s happening now?

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Builds on
What Astronauts Doages 5–7Must know about astronauts and Moon landings before learning detailed space exploration history
Space Robots & Roversages 7–9Knowledge of Mars rovers contextualises current exploration programmes
Space Exploration Milestonesthis skill · ages 9–11
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Journey to Marsages 13–14Evaluating Mars mission challenges depends on knowing key milestones in human space exploration

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Curriculum alignment

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This skill sits outside the F–6 Australian Curriculum — no candidate code matched (v0.1). No NSW K–6 outcome code matched (v0.1). No Victorian Curriculum 2.0 code matched (v0.1).

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