Unpacking Tim Peake’s Principia Mission
- 25th Aug 2026
- Author: Chloe Hopkinson
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tim's return to Earth, can he work out what the artefacts are in our mystery box?
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Stargazing Challenges - September 2026
- 19th Aug 2026
- Author: Ed Kellond-Turner
A selection of stargazing challenges for you to try and spot during September 2026.
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5 Big Questions about the Extinction of the Dinosaurs
- 4th Aug 2026
- Author: Alex Thompson
Here are the five big questions when it comes to the extinction of the dinosaurs, including the big one – could it happen again?
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Public Domain The Great British Partial Solar Eclipse 2026
- 24th Jul 2026
- Author: Emma Mosley
Learn more about the Great British Partial Solar Eclipse of 2026 and where to see it!
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NASA/JPL-Caltech A Beginner's Guide to Space Rocks
- 22nd Jul 2026
- Author: John Statham
Our Solar System is full of some amazing space rocks from the size of planets right down to tiny meteorites - but where did they come from and are any of them a threat to life on Earth?
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National Space Centre Create Your Own Core Sample!
- 17th Jul 2026
- Author: Chloe Hopkinson & Emma Mosley
Follow these instructions to make your own Chicxulub Core Sample!
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Stargazing Challenges - August 2026
- 17th Jul 2026
- Author: Dhara Patel
A selection of stargazing challenges for you to try and spot during August 2026.
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National Space Centre Perseid Meteor Shower
- 16th Jul 2026
- Author: Team Discovery (edited: Dhara Patel)
One of the best light shows of the year – the Perseid meteor shower 2026 peaks 12-13 August with up to 100 meteors per hour!
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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.
