National Science Week with Eric Philips

Eric Philips OAM: Australian Polar Explorer and Astronaut

Celebrate National Science Week with an extraordinary presentation from Australian polar explorer and astronaut Eric Philips OAM.

Eric Philips OAM is an Australian polar explorer, guide and private astronaut, renowned for his pioneering expeditions across Earth’s most extreme environments. Alongside his friend Jon Muir, Eric became the first Australian to ski to both the North and South Poles, destinations he has since reached more than 25 times, often travelling new routes into unexplored regions.

In April 2025, at age 62, Eric served as Mission Specialist and Medical Officer on the Fram2 mission, the first human spaceflight to orbit over the North and South Poles. Launched from Cape Canaveral, the mission completed 55 polar orbits over 3.5 days, reaching an altitude of 440 km. Eric became the first person to fly to orbit under the Australian flag.

In this fascinating National Science Week presentation, Eric will share remarkable insights from a lifetime of exploration, innovation and discovery, from polar ice caps to outer space.

This event is free to attend, but bookings are essential.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of Australia's most accomplished explorers and astronauts.