Space adventurers – we need you! This Christmas, find out if you’ve got what it takes to live and work in space.

Our space commanders are on the lookout for new recruits to join them at the Space Station Science Training Academy. Are you ready to start your mission to space?

What’s included with your general admission ticket:

• Hands on Satellite Station
• Space Garage discovery zone
• Free live science show, Blast Off
• Two floors of exciting hands-on exhibits
• Huge demos in Science Live

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Astronauts-in-training will be put through their paces in order to graduate from the Training Academy. Join the space commanders as they delve into the secrets of space travel in Blast Off, a brand-new free science show. Find out about the forces we need to overcome to launch a rocketship. And get ready for some explosive combustion experiments that explore how shuttles launch into the stars.

Space cadets will also need to stop off in the Satellite Station to learn how to build and maintain satellites like they do on the International Space Station. Take on two exciting challenges that will put your astronaut skills to the test. What will your satellite look like and how will you maintain its fiddly parts wearing astronaut gloves? Let’s find out!

A stop at the Space Garage is a must for every member of space crew. Get your hands on some real moon rock and find out all about the objects that are floating around in space right now!

Will you complete your mission and be certified as space ready? We can’t wait to find out!

Don’t miss out on all the other exciting Science Centre activities taking place as well. Experience an out-of-this-world Planetarium show, huge live demos in Science Live and two floors of exciting and fun hands-on interactive exhibits.

Why not add some Christmas magic and science wow to your festive visit?

Join us in The Planetarium as Santa returns for another Cosmic Christmas immersive family adventure. Join Santa and Aster, the intergalactic planetary elf, as they recreate the story of their epic first mission to the International Space Station. Young and old will be transported to an intergalactic wonderland as Christmas comes to life through a 45-minute immersive theatrical experience like no other. Live science, magical effects and an out-of-this-world journey through space on the Planetarium dome will come together as an original Christmas tale comes alive. Then let your anticipation build as you meet the man himself and receive a special Christmas gift.