Telecom Space Explorers provides schools all over the country with the opportunity to link in with NASA astronauts and other Space Explorers in a "Virtual Exploration" of Space.

View the latest "Q&As" to recent Space Explorers audioconferences!

• So what are audioconferences?
  Using standard telephones, many people from all over the country, or world, can participate simultaneously in the same telephone "conference", where everyone can listen to whomever is currently talking.
• When are they?
  You are invited to join any one of the ten recorded audioconferences held each week between October 15 - 28 November . Check out our schedule for a time that best suits your timetable.
• What do you need for your class to take part?
  All you will need is a good quality hands-free speakerphone to take part in regular Telecom AudioConferences, and access to a fax machine to receive the weekly agenda for the audioconference topics. If you do not have a speaker phone, check out our advice before you purchase. You will also need a PIN number which you will be asked for when you dial the special audioConferencing number. You will recieve these numbers if you are registered with the programme.
• How do you join?
  If you are a teacher and would like to register for the Space Explorers module, complete our on-line registration form.
• What does it cost?
  National and local call charges for audioconferencing are 72 cents per minute or part of a minute, for each caller (this rate may be less depending on the call plan your school has, or if it is a member of Edcom). You can also use your Telecom Learning Line for audioconferencing, faxing, or to connect a modem for email or Internet access during this programme.
• Can I use audioconferencing for anything else?
  If you plan to undertake a number of audioconferences or if you are working with other schools on this or other programmes, Three Way Calling might be worth considering. Three Way Calling costs $3.95 per month in addition to your standard Telecom charges. This facility allows you to dial two other schools and bring them into a conference call. The school that makes the contact call pays the charge for all schools on-line. Schools interested in having this service added should phone Telecom Business Services by dialling 126.