Blog
Welcome to the blog of the National Space Centre. This is where we write the musings from mission control of the Centre. We hope you like it and make comments on what we have to say, we need your feedback to make the National Space Centre truly out of this world (sorry we had to say it).
We have another blog from the brains of the team, which is all about space right now, so we called it Space Now!
Gone Walkies
- 13-05-13
One of the artefacts we love at the National Space Centre is our Canine Space Suit, but this month it has gone walkies and is part of an exhibition at Nottingham Contemporary Gallery.
Food, Fun and LEGO
- 19-04-13
This week we confirmed a LEGO summer, filled the building for Japanorama, agreed menus for a pop-up restaurant and got an email from Visit England about a Wallace and Gromit visit!
Japanorama
- 09-04-13
Following the amazing success of BritSciFi, we have put all our efforts into a brand new event for the National Space Centre, Japanorama.
Gastronauts Part Two
- 03-04-13
With so much happening at the National Space Centre over the three weeks of the Easter school holidays, we had to split it into two to get it all in, so here is the promised second installment...
April Fool
- 28-03-13
Yes the story we released at midnight was indeed an April Fool, as many of you correctly guessed. We hope you enjoyed the fun we had, however there was some facts in there as well:
Gastronauts Lands
- 20-03-13
Last night I met with one of the companies participating in our Gastronauts Easter event, Squisito.
Rocket Tower Inspection
- 13-03-13
The National Space Centre's Rocket Tower had its "half-life" inspection earlier this week and we decided it was too good a chance to turn up to snap a few pictures of the view from 42m above Leicester.
Guest Blog - Jamie Anderson
- 05-03-13
This weekend at BritSciFi Jamie Anderson, son of Gerry Anderson will be hosting a Q&A with some of the people who worked with and knew his Dad for over 50 years.
Astronaut Curry
- 11-02-13
On Monday 11 February 2013 we linked live to the Netherlands to speak with ESA Astronaut André Kuipers.
BritSciFi is HUGE!!!
- 01-02-13
In 2010 a friend suggested we host a new event at the National Space Centre and focus on all that is great and good surrounding British Science Fiction, I never realised it would lead to this!
How Romantic is Space?
- 25-01-13
They do say that love is written in the stars, so this week we decided to look at just how romantic those men and women who go into space really are.
Christmas Menu Tasting
- 17-01-13
There is snow outside and a nip in the air, so hosting a tasting for our proposed Christmas Party Nights menu in January did feel rather festive.
Farewell Gerry Anderson
- 10-01-13
BritSciFi is one of the biggest events we host at the National Space Centre and over the last two years one of its principal supporters has been one of my heroes, Gerry Anderson.
Christmas X-Factor Wanted
- 04-01-13
Following the sell-out success of our Christmas Party Nights (we already have bookings for 2013!) the National Space Centre is on the hunt for an out-of-this-world singer, band or entertainer for a minimum of 8 nights in December.
2012... What a Blast!
- 19-12-12
As we enter the final countdown to the end of 2012, there is much need for celebration, but also a little time for contemplation and loss.
Moon Rock Party Highlights
- 18-12-12
Did you come along to our Moon Rock Party? If so check out our gallery and see if you can find yourself in our pictures of the event.
Message from Prof Brian Cox
- 13-12-12
On Wednesday 12th December the National Space Academy programme was centre stage at the Parliamentary Space Committee Christmas event held at Westminster.
A Simulated Anniversary
- 07-12-12
On this very day in 1999 the Challenger Learning Centre at the National Space Centre opened its doors as an educational facility for the very first time.
WIN a £500 Santa Gift
- 03-12-12
This morning our Saturday Breakfast with Santa sold out and it looks like all other sessions are about to follow suit, so we are in a jolly good mood and want to offer you a great competition prize.
Comedy, Valentines and Star Wars
- 22-11-12
Whilst talk of Christmas fills the office and I gloat at the fact that I have in fact finished all my shopping for the festive season, I am now busy planning 2013 and talk turns to romance, Robin Ince and Star Wars pigs!
