Wally Funk - Ad Astra
- 10th Jul 2026
- Author: Alex Thompson
The National Space Centre is saddened to hear of the passing of legendary space pioneer Wally Funk, part of the Mercury 13 and the oldest woman to ever go to space.
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National Space Centre Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower
- 29th Jun 2026
- Author: Team Discovery (edited: Dhara Patel)
In 2026, the Delta Aquariids peak on 30 July, with a rate of 15-20 meteors per hour.
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Stargazing Challenges - July 2026
- 16th Jun 2026
- Author: Vir Limbachia (edited by Dhara Patel)
Three stargazing challenges to try throughout July 2026 - are you able to spot them all?
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Meet Robotic-Explorer: R-Ex
- 12th Jun 2026
- Author: Chloe Hopkinson
We’re sending R-Ex on a top-secret mission to venture into the unknown to discover other worlds and search for signs of ancient life!
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NASA Mission Mars: The Dangers of Sending Humans to the Red Planet
- 22nd May 2026
- Author: Alex Thompson
What are the dangers faced by those incredible few chosen to attempt arguably the greatest accomplishment in the history of our species?
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Stargazing Challenges - June 2026
- 18th May 2026
- Author: Dhara Patel
Give our three stargazing challenges in June 2026 a go - how many can you complete?
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National Space Centre Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower
- 1st May 2026
- Author: Team Discovery (edited: Dhara Patel)
In 2026, the peak of the Eta Aquariids occurs between midnight and dawn on 6 May with up 50 meteors an hour in ideal conditions.
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NASA How Not to Die on Mars
- 29th Apr 2026
- Author: Declan Bark
So, you’ve just booked yourself a ticket to Mars. Your bags are packed and you’re buckled into your spacecraft on top of the rocket, ready to go! And yet, you never actually read to see if Mars is even safe or not… how dangerous could this red planet be really?
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Stargazing Challenges - May 2026
- 19th Apr 2026
- Author: Dhara Patel
Get ready for our stargazing challenges in May 2026 - can you spot them all?
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NASA Meet the Crew of Artemis II
- 2nd Apr 2026
- Author: Dhara Patel
Meet the crew of Artemis II - the first crewed mission to the Moon in half a century.
