Jim Lovell - Ad Astra
- 9th Aug 2025
- Author: Ed Kellond-Turner
On 7 August 2025 astronaut Jim Lovell passed away. Here we recap his life both in space and on Earth.
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Nilo Velez (public domain) Stars and Constellations on Flags
- 31st Jul 2025
- Author: David Southworth
Stars are one of the most common features on flags. But do any of them represent actual stars or constellations?
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Space NOW! Podcast
- 29th Jul 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 - 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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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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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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Darryl Moran CC BY-SA 2.0 Galactic Droids
- 26th Jun 2025
- Author: Emma Mosley
With our Galactic Gathering on the horizon, we have found the five droids in space that you are looking for!
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National Space Centre How Scientifically Accurate is The Martian?
- 24th Jun 2025
- Author: Alex Thompson
In the second installment of our series, find out how realistic Ridley Scott's 2015 blockbuster really is.
