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Promoting STEM and the pursuit of dreams through Astronaut appearances and events in the UK and Europe.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Give the gift of Inspiration this Christmas with tickets to meet SpaceX Inspiration4 astronaut Chris Sembroski at our Spring Space Social on Saturday 7th March 2026.
* Lecture * Q&A * Meet & Greet * Autographs * VIP Upgrades *
Early bird prices end soon.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
In 2017 we teamed up with the British Interplanetary Society to present NASA astronaut Mike Foale with his Astronaut Pin. This BIS silver pin award recognises the achievement of UK-born individuals who have undertaken a spaceflight into full Earth orbit.
November 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We've got some great savings in our Fundraising Space Store right now. 100% of all proceeds are invested into delivering our mission objectives: more Astronaut events in the UK and promoting opportunities for you to meet Astronauts in the UK and Europe.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Calling all students (14-18yrs): Turn your ambitions into reality at ISSET Mission Discovery, July 2026.
Learn, innovate and launch with NASA Astronauts and industry experts.
Recommended. Visit website for full details.
November 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🧑‍🚀Join Tim Peake on Sunday 14th December 2025 at the Science Museum, London, for a day of unforgettable activities to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his mission to the International Space Station. 🚀
November 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Happy Halloween 🧑‍🚀🚀🌍🎃👻
Trick or Treat???
October 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM
October 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
That's a wrap for the UK this year!
74 Astronaut events in 2025 with 17 Astronauts appearing at 47 locations. London had the most with 15 events and Tim Peake took the number 1 spot with 34 public appearances.
Still plenty happening in Europe though.....
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October 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Have you checked out the latest reviews and interviews from The Armchair Astronaut?
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October 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
October 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Congratulations Tim Peake on the completion of your latest UK tour "Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space".
31 shows across 29 towns in 44 days.
October 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
8 years ago today! Charlie Duke was visiting us for a private event & BBC filming, & kindly agreed to a public audience. Space enthusiasts from across the UK & Europe joined us for an unforgettable Afternoon On The Moon.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🚀 Our events inspire ALL; kids, adults & future explorers, through real Astronauts! 👩‍🚀✨
VIPs help fund trips for disadvantaged schools 🏫
After 3 VIP events, you’ll be honored with our exclusive Veteran VIP Award Pin! 🏅 #Space #STEM
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September 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Meet an Astronaut!
We have all the details on when and where you can meet Astronauts appearing live in the UK.
Come be inspired and motivated to pursue your own dreams, whether they be on Earth, or in Space!
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September 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It's Launch Day!
SpaceX will perform the 10th test flight of Starship later today. For us in the UK, coverage starts at 11:55pm. Watch online.
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August 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
3 months ago today we hosted our Spring Space Social 2025 with NASA Astronaut Susan Kilrain; one of only three women to pilot the Space Shuttle.
We're very much looking forward to seeing you all again soon!
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August 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
On This Day, In Space (26th July)
1971: Apollo 15 launched. The 4th Moon landing mission.
2005: The Space Shuttle returned to flight with mission STS-114 Discovery, commanded by Eileen Collins.

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July 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On This Day In Space (23rd July)
1980: Soyuz 37 launches to the Salyut 6 Space Station.
1999: Space Shuttle Columbia STS-93 launched with Eileen Collins as the first woman to command a Shuttle mission.
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July 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM
On This Day In Space
1987: Soyuz TM-3 launched the 3rd crew to visit the Mir Space Station and the first Syrian in space.
2015: Soyuz TMA-17M launched the second part of the expedition 44 crew to the International Space Station.

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July 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The School Summer Holidays are here and we have all the details on the best UK Space Attractions to visit, complete with an interactive map to show those near you...
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July 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
On This Day (1966): The Gemini 10 mission was launched with Astronauts John Young and Michael Collins who performed two spacewalks and NASA's first double rendezvous and docking in space.
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July 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
On This Day (1969): The historic Apollo 11 mission was launched sending Astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins to the Moon.
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July 16, 2025 at 11:38 AM
On This Day in 1975: The American Apollo and Soviet Soyuz rockets launched in preparation for their historic joint USA-USSR first docking in space.
On This Day in 2009: The Space Shuttle Endeavor, mission STS-127, launched to the International Space Station.
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July 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
OTD 1995; Launch of Shuttle Discovery STS-70. The 21st flight of Discovery & last Shuttle mission to carry a TDRS Satellite. 1st mission controlled from the new Mission Control Center in Houston & the fastest turnaround between flights in the history of the programme.
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July 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM