Join our Mission

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A small robotic rover with white treads and a camera sensor on its front, positioned on a paved outdoor area near a modern building with curved design elements, with a bridge visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Join Team ROO-VER!

Australia’s mission bringing us to the Moon, together.

ROO-VER is being designed and built right here in Australia - not by one organisation, but by a growing team of engineers, scientists, students, teachers, and everyday Australians.

This is a national project, and one that belongs to all of us. Whether you're teaching a class, training for your first job, working in industry, or just curious about what’s next for Australia in space - there’s a place for you on this journey.

Below, you’ll find ways to join Team ROO-VER: meet engineers and space professionals at events around the country, learn about the design and development of ROO-VER via our online resources, contribute ideas and solutions through upcoming challenges, and explore opportunities to get involved through internships and jobs across the consortium.

Explore what’s possible, share it with others, and help shape a mission the whole country can follow with pride.

Events

ROO-VER is out in the world - visiting classrooms, exhibitions, and events - before it heads out of this world to the Moon!

These moments are a chance to get a closer look at Australia’s first lunar rover, hear from the people building it, and discover how you can be part of the journey. From interactive displays and design challenges to live demos of the prototype, every event is different.

Whether you're a teacher bringing students, a young learner yourself, exploring career options, or just want to see what Australia's lunar rover looks like - we’d love to see you there.

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Upcoming events

  • Small autonomous robot with a rectangular main body and tank-like continuous tracks, positioned outdoors on a paved surface with modern architectural buildings in the background and a clear blue sky.

    IAC2025

    29 SEPT - 3 OCT 2025

    Delegates can visit us at the Australian Space Agency stand in the exhibition hall from Monday - Thursday.

    ROO-VER will also be on display at Cockle Bay Lawn with live public demos and fun activities on the Public Open day on Friday 3rd October.

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  • A robot with caterpillar tracks is located inside a bus, between seats with students sitting on either side. The robot is labeled 'ELO2' and has a box-like structure with sensors and controls on top.

    SXSW Sydney

    13 - 19 OCT 2025

    We’ll be speaking on stage, showcasing our technology and demonstrating ROO-VER on the free public day - all welcome.

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Past events

  • Roo-ver on display

    Space Forum

    JULY 2025

    Join us in Adelaide as we showcase ROO-VER and speak about the mission’s progress at the Andy Thomas Space Foundation Space Forum.

  • Two girls in red uniforms and a woman in a gray suit having a conversation at a space-themed exhibition, with a robot on a sandy display in front of them and a banner promoting space exploration in the background.

    AusSpace Summit

    2025

    We joined professionals from across the sector to present the mission and highlight Australia’s role in lunar exploration.

  • Three women in NASA and space agency uniforms posing at a space exhibit. One woman stands behind, and two women sit in front, with a robotic rover model labeled 'ELO2' and plants in the background.

    Avalon Airshow

    2025

    The ROO-VER prototype was on display alongside Australia’s top aerospace technology, showcasing the mission’s engineering progress.

  • Autonomous robot on a race track with a digital dashboard and TAG Heuer sign, at sunset with a cloudy sky and digital billboards in the background.

    Melbourne's F1

    2025

    We brought design activities, a lunar fact hunt, mini-rover races and live demos to the public, connecting with thousands of attendees.

  • A small robotic vehicle with six large white wheels, a box-like top housing solar panels, and various mechanical components, on a sandy outdoor area with tents in the background.

    Australian Rover Challenge

    2025

    Our team helped mentor university students competing in the national rover challenge - building skills for future space engineers.

  • A model of a lunar or planetary rover with solar panels, mounted on rocks and gravel. It has a boxy body with three cameras on the front and the label 'ELO2'. An informational sign is partially visible in the background.

    Big Dipper Challenge

    2025

    Australians of all ages were invited to share creative ideas and solutions as part of our national open innovation challenge.

  • A small robotic rover with white wheels and a rectangular body on a dirt surface outdoors, with tents and people in the background.

    Australian Rover Challenge

    2024

    Along with mentoring teams of students, our team provided a live demonstration of the remote operation of our prototype - from the other side of the world!

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For students

ROO-VER isn’t just a mission to the Moon, it’s a way to bring real space exploration into classrooms and homes across Australia.

We’re working with education partners like One Giant Leap Australia Foundation and VSSEC to connect students to ROO-VER through learning materials, live events, and hands-on challenges. Whether you’re in primary school, high school or at university, there will be opportunities to get involved.

Resources and programs will be launching throughout the mission, from design activities and plant experiments to classroom visits and national competitions.

STUDENT RESOURCES
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Jobs and internships

Across our 21 ELO2 Consortium Partners, there are a number of opportunities to work on the ROO-VER project. Head to our Jobs page to find out how you can join Team ROO-VER as an intern, graduate or seasoned professional.

CONSORTIUM PARTNERS