Welcome
The Western Australian Space Science Education Centre (WASSEC)
Opening in late 2024, the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre will focus on engaging Western Australian students in learning opportunities and concepts linked to the Space Sciences and related industries, with schools able to book their classes for dates in 2025.
As a resource for the state, the Centre will provide learning opportunities for a wide audience including students, parents, teachers, industry and the wider community.
The Centre will promote and raise awareness of the viable learning opportunities in related STEM industries and disciplines and will raise awareness in the education sector and community about career opportunities in STEM and Space related fields for students, community members and teachers.
The Centre includes a dedicated and modern Professional Learning space, with technology provision to allow in person and remote access to learning opportunities regardless of location.
The Space Science Education Centre includes a purpose-built facility that will provide students with:
- a simulated Mars surface and Mission to Mars learning experience.
- access to technology that will provide a Mission Control experience.
- access to specialist technology and science facilities to undertake a diverse range of STEM learning.
- purpose-built cybersecurity learning spaces.
- access to specialist STEM teaching staff.
The Centre will provide learning opportunities for students at Joseph Banks Secondary College as well as servicing (or provisioning) access for:
- Western Australian schools, teachers and students to the facility and the programs, especially remote and regional schools to outreach learning opportunities through technology and innovative programs.
- community engagement and education opportunities, creating viable links to related STEM industries, and;
- professional learning in STEM and related disciplines, and career opportunities in STEM related fields for teachers.

Our Purpose
The Western Australian Space Science Education Centre (WASSEC) will:
- Provide opportunities for students in primary and secondary schools, from across the state to explore pathways to a successful future through engagement with a range of STEM learning opportunities, to develop knowledge, skills and abilities related to STEM skills with links to tertiary and industry partners.
- Strengthen support for teaching and learning excellence in STEM.
- Build the capacity of leaders, teachers and allied professionals in STEM fields through professional learning.
- Partner with industry and tertiary sectors to ensure students are engaged in a wide range of relevant STEM learning opportunities.

Our Vision - Djinda-k weyan
The Vision for the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre was established in consultation with our first nation families and community members throughout 2022-2023.
Djinda-k weyan in Noongar means Reach for the Stars.
This is a vision set for us by our community to achieve for all students, and especially our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at our college and from across Western Australia.
The College consulted with the Noongar Boodjar Language Cultural Aboriginal Corporation to ensure the authenticity and translation are correct.