Limited Event: Satellite Safari

This half term head out on a space safari to discover how satellites can help us to understand changes in the animal kingdom.

Join the discovery team this half term and head out on a space safari to find out about how we can use Earth orbiting satellites to observe animals, track their migration and spot changes to habitats.

Book now to include entry into additional talks, craft sessions, and take a low Earth orbit cruise from the Tetrastar Spaceport.

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This is a family friendly half-term of activities which aims to inspire children, families and communities about the space and STEM activities.

Activities

Satellite Safari

Join our Mission Commanders to discover how satellites can help us to understand changes in the animal kingdom.

We will show you how we can monitor animal habitats from space, and how you an get involved in #CitizenScience projects that help scientists observing migration of animals from space.
Satellite Reactions

Find out how satellites observe our planet and test your reactions at the same time in this interactive activity.
Penguin Poo from Space

Have you ever wondered how we track animals from space? Join the discovery team to find out more in this fun, and not at all smelly, activity.

When you buy a ticket to the National Space Centre you will also be able to see one of our award-winning planetarium shows at no extra cost.

If you are visiting with an Annual Pass, you can buy a show for £3 per person (subject to availability) upon arrival at the Centre.

Tour of the Night Sky
- Suitable for 8+
Using our immersive Planetarium, sit back and relax as we journey together through the wonders of the Universe. Your presenter will guide you around our night time sky and together you will look at the stars, visit planets and explore the mysteries of Space, in your own unique adventure. Vote for some of your favourite stops along the way, in this exciting and audience driven journey.
We Are Aliens
- Suitable for 5+
We Are Aliens allows families, adults and children the opportunity to explore the important questions in the Universe. Are there other civilisations out there? Will we one day connect with them? Or is it just us? In other words, are we alone? And you may just recognise the voice behind it all as it’s none other than actor Rupert Grint, famous for his portrayal of Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movies.
We Are Guardians
- Suitable for 5+
The world, its peoples and environments are connected and interdependent. From the smallest bacteria to the largest ocean whale; there exists a link between all things. In a world out of balance, We Are Guardians looks at how ecosystems are intrinsically connected and with the increasing use of Satellite Monitoring, examines the links between human activities and climate change.