Perseid Meteor Shower 2024
- 29th Jul 2024
- Author: Lucy Spencer
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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ESA/NASA-T. Pesquet 5 Facts about the Olympics and Space
- 22nd Jul 2024
- Author: Emma Mosley
We are very excited for the Paris 2024 Olympics to start. To help get us all ready, here are our top 5 Space Olympic facts!
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National Space Centre Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower 2024
- 21st Jul 2024
- Author: Lucy Spencer
In 2024, the Delta Aquariids peak in the early hours of 30th July, with a rate of 15-20 meteors per hour.
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Arne Nordmann CC BY-SA 3.0 Where are the Aliens?
- 4th Jul 2024
- Author: Caitlin Hauxwell
Let’s explore some of the science and speculation surrounding the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI).
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National Space Centre Space Rocks
- 21st Jun 2024
- Author: Elspeth Lewis
We think space rocks, so much so that this summer we are focussing on the rocks in our Solar System.
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© Diyura Sasitharan From the Sea to the Stars: Jellyfish in Space
- 20th Jun 2024
- Author: Diyura Sasitharan
Why have jellyfish been sent into orbit around the Earth and what have we learnt from their journey into space?
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NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI What is a Nebula?
- 18th Jun 2024
- Author: Lucy Spencer
Nebulae are one of the most beautiful celestial objects in the universe. But what are they?
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Bill Anders - Ad Astra
- 10th Jun 2024
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ESA Ariane 6 - Europe's Newest Launch Vehicle
- 10th Jun 2024
- Author: Ed Turner
Ariane 6 will soon be Europe's newest launch vehicle, but what will this rocket be capable of? And what happened to the other 5 Ariane rockets?
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Boeing Boeing Starliner
- 6th Jun 2024
- Author: Catherine Muller and Mike Darch
With its final crewed test flight, will Starliner reach the stars or will Boeing’s long overdue spacecraft experience further delays?
