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Welcome to The Armchair Astronaut
Your gateway to unforgettable encounters with space, science, and exploration.
At The Armchair Astronaut, we connect audiences with real Astronauts through appearances, talks, and events across the UK & Europe. Whether for corporate functions, educational settings, or community gatherings, we bring the wonder of spaceflight down to Earth, delivering inspiring stories, rare insights, and powerful motivation.
What We Do:
Our Mission:
To bridge the gap between the stars and everyday life: inspiring and educating by making Astronaut experiences accessible, engaging, and transformative. We strive to kindle curiosity about space, spark innovation, and empower people (of all ages and backgrounds) to pursue big dreams, on Earth and beyond.
We promote all public Astronaut appearances and Spaceflight events in the UK and Europe. Unless otherwise stated these events are not managed by The Armchair Astronaut and full credit goes to both the Astronaut and organisers. Dates, times and schedules may be subject to change. Please contact the event organisers directly with any questions.
SpaceX Inspiration4 mission.
The world's first all-civilian orbital spaceflight (September 2021)
Experience an Inspiring journey to space at The Armchair Astronaut's Spring Space Social 2026 with special guest Astronaut Chris Sembroski.
Selected to take the seat of "Generosity" in this world's first all-civilian orbital spaceflight, Chris will be speaking about his unique journey to space. Includes autograph and optional meet and greet photos. VIP options with VIP audience, 3-course dinner, autograph and speech also available.
Saturday 7th March 2026
Spring Space Social 2026
Cranfield, UK
Includes access to the event, 12pm-4pm, with trade stands, exhibits, canteen and amenities.
12:00pm
1:00pm
4:00pm
Early Bird Price: £40.00 each
Suitable for all ages.
All guests will require a ticket.
Includes access to the event, 12pm-10pm, with trade stands, exhibits, canteen and amenities.
12:00pm
1:00pm
4:00pm
6:00pm
10:00pm
Early Bird Price: £119.00 each
VIP Tickets are limited to 50 people to preserve the intimate atmosphere of the VIP experience.
Includes access to the event, 12pm-10pm, with trade stands, exhibits, canteen and amenities.
Early Bird Price: £189.00 each
Only 5 Premium VIP Tickets are available!
Wednesday 8th October 2025
World Space Week
London, UK
Sunday 12th October 2025
"50 years ESA - Elevating the Future" will be the 14th annual ESA Open Day and will offer more than ever before as we celebrate half a century of the European Space Agency’s achievements. With the day themed around ESA’s 50th anniversary visitors, space engineers and astronauts will explore how our community has helped to realise ESA’s vision in this time.
ESTEC
Noordwijk, Netherlands
Monday 20th October 2025
Youth Space Conference
Aalborg, Denmark
Tuesday 21st October 2025
Youth Space Conference
Aalborg, Denmark
"Spacewoman" explores the achievements of NASA Astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft, paving the way for the next generation of female space explorers.
Tuesday 21st October 2025
"Spacewoman" Film UK Cinema
Greenwich Picture House, London
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
"Spacewoman" Film UK Cinema
Arts Picturehouse, Cambridge
Thursday 23rd October 2025
"Spacewoman" Film UK Cinema
Brighton Dukes At Komedia
Saturday 25th October 2025
"Spacewoman" Film UK Cinema
Hackney Picturehouse
Sunday 26th October 2025
"Spacewoman" Film UK Cinema
The Ritzy, Brixton, London
27th-29th October 2025
"Reinventing Space Conference"
London, UK
7:00pm. Sunday 30th November 2025
"A Journey Into The Cosmos"
Istanbul, Turkey
7:30pm. Monday 1st December 2025
"A Journey Into The Cosmos"
Prague, Czech Republic
7:30pm. Tuesday 2nd December 2025
"A Journey Into The Cosmos"
Brno, Czech Republic
3rd-4th December 2025
Space-Comm Expo Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
7:30pm. Saturday 6th December 2025
"A Journey Into The Cosmos"
Belgrade, Serbia
7:30pm. Monday 8th December 2025
"A Journey Into The Cosmos"
Zagreb, Croatia
7:30pm. Wednesday 10th December 2025
"A Journey Into The Cosmos"
Vienna, Austria
Saturday 7th March 2026
Spring Space Social 2026
Cranfield, UK
Wednesday 17th June 2026
Raumfahrtabend 2026
Herne, Germany
6th-10th July 2026
ISSET Mission Discovery
King's College, London, UK
6th-10th July 2026
ISSET Mission Discovery
King's College, London, UK
Saturday 11th July 2026
Summer Space Social 2026
Cranfield, UK
2nd - 16th August 2026
"Jewels of the Arctic" Cruise
Oslo, Norway to Reykjavik, Iceland
7:30pm. Saturday 14th November 2026
"Exploring The New Space Age"
Cambridge Corn Exchange
Cambridge, UK
2pm. Sunday 15th November 2026
"Exploring The New Space Age"
Lyric Theatre
Lowry, Salford, UK
7:30pm. Tuesday 17th November 2026
"Exploring The New Space Age"
York Barbican
York, UK
7:30pm. Wednesday 18th November 2026
"Exploring The New Space Age"
Stockton Globe
Stockton-On-Tees, UK
7:30pm. Monday 23rd November 2026
"Exploring The New Space Age"
Cliffs Pavilion
Southend-On-Sea, UK
7:30pm. Tuesday 24th November 2026
"Exploring The New Space Age"
De Montfort Hall
Leicester, UK
Would you like to book an Astronaut as keynote speaker for your corporate event?
Would you like an Astronaut to visit your school?
Meeting an Astronaut and hearing about their journeys, challenges, and accomplishments can be incredibly inspiring and motivational. Experts in subjects including leadership and teamwork, they offer unique perspectives and transferable skill sets across a wide range of ages, demographics, education and industry professions. Inspire your staff and students to aim higher... and further... and faster.....
Milton Keynes, UK June 2017
Milton Keynes, UK September 2017
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Cranfield, UK May 2025
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Meeting an Astronaut and hearing about their journeys, challenges, and accomplishments can be incredibly inspiring. It often leaves attendees with a renewed sense of curiosity and drive to pursue their own dreams, whether they be on Earth, or in Space.
Astronauts offer unique perspectives on topics such as space exploration, teamwork, problem-solving, and overcoming adversity. They share insights into the rigorous training process, life aboard spacecraft, and the emotional impact of viewing Earth from space.
These events often include discussions on cutting-edge space technology, exploration missions, and scientific discoveries, providing a deeper understanding of the key STEM subjects, our Planet Earth and the universe.
Many astronaut events feature Q&A sessions, meet-and-greets, or photo opportunities, allowing you to interact with astronauts directly.
Such events attract space enthusiasts, scientists, students, and industry professionals, creating an excellent opportunity for networking and connecting with like-minded individuals.
Witnessing an astronaut share their experiences can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, creating lasting memories for you and your staff/students.
All Astronaut portrait images are credited to NASA and/or ESA.
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