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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · 1h

🎄 There's only one Christmas Party Night left - 13 December 🎄

🪩 Disco Divas
🍲 Three course dinner in the exhibition
🧑‍🎤 Live band & DJ
🚀 Unique venue

Book your table now and have a Cosmic Christmas:
venuehire.spacecentre.co.uk/christmas/sh...

National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · 5d

Space Tour is OUT NOW! 🚀 Get ready for a supersonic tour of the universe through stunning photos and fascinating facts. Written by Charlie and Dhara from the Space Centre, this beautiful hardback book is the perfect gift for young space explorers. Get your copy in our shop or any good bookstore.

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · 19d

We're hosting a sleepover!

We start with Space Lates, then The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy in the planetarium before sleeping in the galleries.

We'll have breakfast under the rockets, followed by a planetarium show. Book your space (Ages 6+): www.spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/sle...

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · 21d

Our next Accessible Afternoon is on 5 Oct 🚀

It's for kids, young adults & families with additional needs & disabilities. We have relaxed lighting & sounds around the Centre, with hands-on sensory activities for visitors who would like a quieter experience. www.spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/acc...

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Leigh Fletcher @leighfletcher.bsky.social · 22d

Spent time at the @spacecentre.bsky.social today, meeting primary school teachers to show them the breadth of STFC research in planetary and astrophysics happening at Leicester - part of a professional development course for local teachers ahead of them bringing Year-5s to NSC in October.

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John Chinner @johnchinner.bsky.social · 29d

I had a great day! This was my favourite photo.

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you to all the amazing guest speakers, exhibitors and visitors who joined us at the #UKinSpaceFestival 2025.
What did you enjoy most at the festival?

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Sep 15

🏙️ John also took part in a special Q&A with kids from the local community, answering their questions about training to become an astronaut. #UKinSpaceFestival

National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Sep 15

🚀 The study has been looking at whether it is possible for an astronaut with a physical disability to take part in a long duration mission and how we can make space exploration more accessible. The brilliant news is that John could be one of the next British astronauts to travel to space.

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Sep 15

🎤 In his keynote speech he told us all about being a Team GB Paralympian and taking part in astronaut training with Fly! the ESA feasibility study that he was selected onto in 2022.

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Sep 15

👨🏻‍🚀 We were delighted to welcome JohnMcFall to the #UKinSpaceFestival 2025 yesterday. John is a @esa.int astronaut reserve and has become the first person with a physical disability to be cleared to fly to the International Space Station. @ukspaceagency.bsky.social

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Sep 12

The only way to confirm if this is life on Mars will be to bring the rock samples back to Earth for further examination. Perseverance has been collecting samples and storing them in canisters, which will be deposited on the surface of Mars awaiting a future sample return mission.

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Sep 12

It's possible the minerals were produced by natural geological processes, but NASA has said the features could be the clearest signs of life ever found and is calling the findings "potential biosignatures".

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Sep 12

The markings on the rock, that look like leopard spots and poppy seeds, contain minerals produced by chemical reactions that could be associated with Martian microbes.

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Sep 12

Has NASA found life on Mars? A sample collected by the Perseverance Mars rover from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life.

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Sep 12

🎨 Art 🤝 Space 🚀 Meet award-winning Leicester artist Matt Turner at the UK in Space Festival, 14 Sept at the Space Centre, and explore his stunning collection of space-themed art.

Winner of the 2024 NASA Space Tech Art Challenge, Matt’s work focuses on space exploration, technology & people.

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Sep 2

🇬🇧 Just a little reminder: The UK in Space Festival is on 14 September 🚀

We've planned hands-on activities, expert talks and stunning shows in the planetarium and we'll be joined by special guest John McFall, ESA Astronaut Reserve.

🎟️ Get your tickets: www.spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/uk-...

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Sep 1

✨️ Planetarium Upgrade ✨

📽️ The planetarium will be closed from 1-5 Sept while we install new projectors.

🎟️ If you've booked a first visit this week you’ll receive a planetarium show sticker alongside your free annual pass upgrade, so you can enjoy a show on your next visit once the dome reopens.

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Aug 26

🤫 If you're an adult looking to visit the Centre on a quieter day, Quiet Space is for you.

📅 On 9 September there are no schools. Your ticket includes access to our award-winning galleries, the Rocket Tower and the UK’s largest Planetarium.

🎟️ Get your tickets: www.spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/qui...

National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Aug 20

👨🏻‍🚀 John was a Paralympic medallist for Great Britain at the 2008 Beijing Games. In 2022, he was selected for the ESA Astronaut Reserve and is taking part in ESA’s “Fly!” study, exploring how to overcome the barriers to spaceflight for astronauts with physical disabilities.

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚀 We're excited to announce that our special guest at the UK in Space Festival on 14 Sept will be John McFall, British @esa.int Astronaut Reserve.

🎟️ Tickets for his talk can only be booked on the day, at the ticketing desk. www.spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/uk-...

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Aug 18

🌘 During the early morning on 21 August, look towards the east to spot the very thin waning crescent moon with the planet Jupiter sitting higher up and to the right of it with Venus positioned almost exactly between the two.

👉🏾 Find out more: www.spacecentre.co.uk/news/space-n...

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Aug 14

There's 1 month until the UK in Space Festival. 🚀 We're celebrating the UK’s achievements and future in space on 14 Sept with special guest John McFall - @esa.int Astronaut Reserve.

🛰️ Hands-on activities, live talks, planetarium shows and more.

🎟️ www.spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/uk-...

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Aug 11

🌠 If you've ever wanted to see a meteor shower try and spot this one! On 12-13 August the Perseid meteor shower peaks with up to 100 meteors per hour.

🧭 Look toward the east in the early hours, around 04:00.

✨ Top tips and more stargazing challenges: www.spacecentre.co.uk/news/space-n...

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National Space Centre @spacecentre.bsky.social · Aug 8

You find an asteroid rich in natural resources. Do you:
a. leave it be?
b. explore it scientifically like NASA's Psyche mission?
c. strip it for parts and bring those parts back home?

Josh and David explain the feasibility and ethics of asteroid mining. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTAx...

This asteroid is worth $100,000,000,000,000,000,000 | Space NOW! Podcast

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