How to Continue Your Mission After You Leave
- 11th Aug 2024
- Author: Elliott Langley - Marketing Administrator
Reaching the end of a wonderful day out can be a cocktail of emotions. On the one hand, new memories have been made, laughter will have been had and you may well have seen something you have never come across before. And yet, the long journey home beckons, bringing with it the relentless nature of Sunday night teatime.
But the good news is that the day is not over just because you have left us! The National Space Centre is never as far away as you think; so long as you have a smartphone, tablet, or computer, then it has never been easier to continue your journey with us after you set of home.
A subject as enormous as space is always going to be difficult to squeeze into one visit. We know not everyone lives close enough to visit us as often as they like. Which is why the way we connect with our visitors has changed a lot since we opened our doors in 2001, and our journey to get people excited about space has gone online.
So how can you continue your time with us even after you’ve set off home?
Social Media
One of the easiest ways you can make the National Space Centre a part of your daily life is to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
Here you can celebrate anniversaries of important moments in the history of space, receive alerts for when meteor showers are due and tips on how to best see them, and hear breaking news withing the field of space science. Our Discovery team also love to get in front of a camera and dish out some bite-sized science explainers.
If you are more interested in the Centre itself, we post updates from around the Centre, give news about upcoming events and activities happening here and share tips on how to get the most from your visit.
And of course, we love a good competition and often partner up to give out fantastic prizes.
Space Crafts
It is always fantastic to see people of all ages enjoy getting hands-on with our activities and exhibitions around the Centre; it gives us a warm and fuzzy feeling. In fact, it was one of the things we missed the most during lockdown; so we came up with some hands-on activities that come with a dash of hidden science!
From Astronaut Training At Home and How to Build and Launch Your Own Rocket, to colouring pages, cut-out activities, templates and masks, our Space Crafts page is filled with activities for all abilities… and it’s all free! We’ve seen some wonderful creations since we launched it, so please do send us in your Space Crafts on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!
Space Stories
We love to tell the inspirational stories of those people who have made it possible for humanity to go to space. Join our talented team of Graphic Designers, Ingrid, Becca and Michelle, as they bring to life the amazing tales of many incredible humans. You can find these beautiful illustrations on all of our social media channels - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Who knows, these stories might inspire you to become an astronaut, scientist or engineer yourself…
What’s In The Night Sky
There is nothing quite like staring up at the night sky. It is a wonderful way to get grounded during our busy lives. So if you have ever wanted to become a stargazer, our What’s In The Night Sky series is here to show you how to get started. Whether you’re looking up at the night sky with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope, our expert stargazer Hayley is on hand to show you what you can see in the upcoming month.
Space Cadets Club
We know not everyone lives near Leicester. Another way to support your child’s learning about space is to join one of our Space Cadets online sessions. We began to run these during lockdown to support Home Education and lost learning. Each one focuses on a different space topic and we hold them throughout the year to tie in with the school holidays. If your child is aged 7-11, interested in science and looking for something to do over the school holiday period, book a session now.
Of course, these are just some of the ways you can connect with us! You can always message us if you have any specific questions about space and our team will be more than happy to give them a look.
So, whether you’re a space fanatic, looking for educational activities to do at home, interested in developments in science, or you just like being reminded of your day out with us at the National Space Centre, you can always find us online and we will always be there to get you excited about space.
