British Space Shenanigans
- 12th Sep 2025
- Author: Ed Kellond-Turner
When you think about space, you probably think of NASA. What about the UK? What space-related shenanigans have we been up to since the dawn of the space age?
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- Space and popular culture
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Space NOW! Podcast
- 28th Aug 2025
- Author: Paul Millington
Space NOW! The space news podcast from the National Space Centre that goes beyond the headlines.
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Stargazing Challenges - September 2025
- 25th Aug 2025
- Author: Dhara Patel
Have a go at our three stargazing challenges throughout September 2025.
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National Space Centre Perseid Meteor Shower 2025
- 24th Jul 2025
- Author: Team Discovery (edited: Dhara Patel)
One of the best light shows of the year – the Perseid meteor shower peaks 12-13 August with up to 100 meteors per hour!
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Stargazing Challenges - August 2025
- 24th Jul 2025
- Author: Dhara Patel
A trio of stargazing challenges for you to try and spot during August 2025.
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public domain International Collaborations in Space
- 23rd Jul 2025
- Author: Ed Kellond-Turner
Every space enthusiast worth their stellar nebula has heard of the Space Race, where the USA and USSR battled it out to beat the opposing superpower to the arbitrary finish line of landing humans on the Moon. But what about the top collaborations in space? Read on to find out more.
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Brady Haran Space Careers: Brady Haran
- 20th Jul 2025
- Author: Caitlin Hauxwell
Explore the Universe through exciting space careers: an interview with Science Journalist and Filmmaker, Brady Haran.
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National Space Centre Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower 2025
- 1st Jul 2025
- Author: Team Discovery (edited: Dhara Patel)
In 2025, the Delta Aquariids peak on the evening of 30 July, with a rate of 15-20 meteors per hour.
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Stargazing Challenges - July 2025
- 23rd Jun 2025
- Author: Dhara Patel
Three stargazing challenges to try throughout July 2025 - are you able to spot them all?
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Stargazing Challenges - June 2025
- 23rd May 2025
- Author: Dhara Patel
Give our three stargazing challenges in June 2025 a go - how many can you complete?
