In 2021, primary and secondary school students across South Australia were invited to submit their name suggestions for the first state-based satellite.
The winning name would have to reflect South Australia’s heritage and rich cultural and linguistic diversity, while also being catchy and fun!
Fifty-seven schools from across regional and metropolitan South Australia rose to the challenge of naming the SASAT1 Space Services Mission satellite.
The winning name – Kanyini – was submitted by Year 11 students from Findon High School’s Reconciliation Action Plan group.
Kanyini is a Pitjantjatjara word that describes the principle of responsibility and unconditional love for all of creation. In their submission, the students were inspired by the connection of Kanyini to how the satellite data would be used to tackle real world problems.
A panel of local space industry leaders, along with an Aboriginal language expert shortlisted the numerous entries, which were de-identified to ensure an objective and transparent decision-making process by the SASAT1 Steering Committee.
The committee received an outstanding selection of entries and we thank every student who contributed their time, thought and creativity into making South Australian space history!
Findon High School secured a place in South Australia’s space history by submitting the winning name for Australia’s first state satellite
Thank you to all the South Australian Primary and Secondary Schools who entered
Aberfoyle Hub R-7 School, Aberfoyle Park High School, Adelaide Botanic High School, Aldgate Primary School, Allenby Gardens Primary, Australian Science and Mathematics School, Balaklava High School, Bethany Christian School, Blackwood High School, Bridgewater Primary School, Clapham Primary School, East Marden Primary School, Edwardstown Primary School, Elizabeth Park Primary School, Emmaus Christian College, Endeavour College, Findon High School, Glenunga International High School, Hamilton Secondary College, Heathfield High School, Henley Beach Primary School, Hospital School SA, Keithcot Farm Primary School, Kenmore Park Anangu School, Kildare College, Lockleys North Primary School, Loreto College, Mallala Primary School, Mannum Community College, Mary McKillop College, Murray Bridge North Primary School R-7, North Adelaide Primary School, Open Access College, Paralowie R-12 School, Paringa Park Primary School, Pembroke School, Plympton International College, Sacred Heart College, Samaritan College Whyalla, Scotch College Junior School, Seacliff Primary School, Seaview High School, Spalding Primary School, St Johns Grammar School, St Mary's College, St Michael's College, Sunrise Christian School Marion, Swan Reach Area School, Temple Christian College – Paralowie, The Heights School, Trinity College, Trinity Gardens School, Tyndale Christian School, Victor Harbor High School, Waikerie Primary School, Walkerville Primary School, Woodville Primary School.
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