News
At the National Space Centre, you can find out all about the history and future of space exploration, the planets and the farthest reaches of the universe.
However, if you are unable to visit us you can keep up to date with the latest in space news in our Space NOW Blog.
If you want to hear the latest from behind the scenes join Elliott for Our Space every fortnight.
You can also discover important dates in the space calendar on our Today in Space page.
We regularly welcome astronauts to the Centre to tell us about their missions. Our Astronauts gallery showcases all the astronauts we have had the honour to meet.
Finally, if you want to know more about our team, our events and all the 'backstage news' then you can join Elliott to find out more in Our Space.
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Stuart Hollis Space NOW Blog
Find out the very latest news from space thanks to our Space Communications team, and guest contributors.
Discover the facts behind space science, missions, people, discoveries and some of the quirky things you just need to get to the bottom of.
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Our Space
Join Elliott to find out more what’s happening with our teams; why do we do what we do, and why are we passionate about it; what’s changing at the Centre and what’s going on behind the scenes.
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National Space Centre Today In Space
Birthdays, anniversaries, launches, mission updates and important dates in the space calendar.
Discover what happened in space on the day you were born.
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Astronauts
Find out which astronauts have visited the National Space Centre since opening in 2001.
From Apollo moon walkers, Hubble repair mission crews, singing (and inspiring) Canadians, and our own UK astronauts are just a few of the amazing people who have supported our #SpaceForEveryone mission.
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