Astronaut Appearances & Spaceflight Events

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A Journey With Tom Hanks

6 December 2023 - 13 October 2024

Lightroom, Cubitt Square,

London, UK.

"Tom Hanks narrates an epic experience telling the stories of the Apollo missions in intimate detail and providing an insight into the impending return of crewed surface missions by going behind-the-scenes of the Artemis programme. Lightroom’s powerful projection and audio technology will transform the immense space into a vehicle for a spectacular immersive voyage to our closest celestial neighbour."

The National Space Centre is celebrating the UK in space.

Sunday 15th September 2024.

National Space Centre,

Leicester, UK.

"Get hands on with real science, discover new missions heading to space,  learn about the vibrant UK space industry and the career opportunities  within it, hear inspiring speakers and meet our team of amazing Space  Communicators and special guests."

British ESA Astronaut

ISS Expedition 46/47 (2015-16)

After multiple sell-out tours, Tim Peake returns to venues across the UK with his new show ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space.

28th August 2024 to 4th October 2024.

30 events across 26 venues.

Tickets almost sold out at some venues!

Check the individual venue websites as well as the tour website for tickets.

"With the help of extraordinary archive material and footage, Tim will bring to life the awe-inspiring  endeavours of pioneering astronauts. From our first forays  through to the vast potential of the future, Tim will recount stories from his own journey to space and bring to life many iconic and  groundbreaking missions from the past. He’ll reveal what spaceflight is  really like: from the wondrous view of Earth, living in weightlessness,  the unique dangers and unexpected moments of humour, to the years of  training and psychological and physical pressures an astronaut must endure."

British ESA Astronaut

ISS Expedition 46/47 (2015-16)

Wednesday 9th October 2024.

Book Bean & Ice Cream,

Preston, UK.

"Come along and meet real life British astronaut, ESA Ambassador and author Tim Peake as he signs copies of his latest amazing children’s book “The Cosmic Diary of a Future Space Explorer”. We’re so excited that Tim is with us during World Space Week and we’re honoured to be the ONLY book shop he’ll be visiting with his book!!"

Swiss ESA Astronaut

STS-46 Atlantis (1992)

STS-61 Endeavour (1993)

STS-75 Columbia (1996)

STS-103 Discovery (1999)

Swiss ESA Astronaut

Friday 15th November 2024

OR

Thursday 19th December 2024

Current marketing states both dates.

SwissApollo.

Ecublens, Switzerland.

"We are delighted to announce a new show for 2024 to celebrate the 80th birthday of our astronaut Claude Nicollier. On this occasion, we will officially introduce our new Swiss astronaut, Marco Sieber, to the  general public. The musical part of the event will be provided by the  famous SWISS Band, ensuring a festive atmosphere."

Swiss ESA Astronaut

STS-46 Atlantis (1992)

STS-61 Endeavour (1993)

STS-75 Columbia (1996)

STS-103 Discovery (1999)

NASA Astronaut

Apollo 16

6:30pm - 10:15pm

Saturday 16th November 2024.

SwissApollo.

The Hall, Zürich, Dübendorf, Switzerland.

"Experience live people who have been to the moon, flown in space and are exploring comets and outer space. 

An inspiring evening about history, the present and how we use and explore space for our future.

An evening that could also shape your future."

NASA Astronaut

Soyuz TMA-14 (Exp. 19/20)
STS-133
SpaceX Crew-8 (Exp. 70/71)

NASA Astronaut

Soyuz TMA-17M (Exp. 44/45)
SpaceX Crew-4 (Exp. 67/68) 

NASA Astronaut

Soyuz MS-22 / Soyuz MS-23

(Exp. 67/68/69)

World Extreme Medicine Conference. Edinburgh, UK.

16th-18th November 2024.

"Are you a healthcare professional or medical student? The 2024 World Extreme Medicine Conference is where you need to be. Join us in Edinburgh and discover the latest innovations and approaches from pioneers in emergency medicine, disaster relief, sports rehabilitation, wilderness medicine, global health and more. Connect with leading medical experts focused on pushing boundaries and reignite your passion for medicine."

This event is for medical professionals and students of medicine/paramedicine/nursing. The Astronaut speakers will form a relatively small part of a much wider conference which may not be suitable for those only interested in spaceflight.

German ESA Astronaut

STS-99 Endeavour (2000)

6:00pm

Wednesday 27th November 2024.

Hattingen,

Germany 

"An exciting evening with astronaut Gerhard Thiele with pictures and videos. Lecture, panel discussion and autograph session."

British ESA Astronaut

ISS Expedition 46/47 (2015-16)

7:00pm

Wednesday 27th November 2024.

Maggie's London Carol Concert

St James's Church

Piccadilly, London, UK.

Tim Peake will be one of several guest speakers at this event.

"Join us on Wednesday 27th November at the beautiful St James's Church, Piccadilly for an enchanting evening of celebrity readings, world class music, and the chance to start the festive season in style."

SAVE THE DATE!

The Armchair Astronaut Live returns with our Spring 2025 Space Social.

Saturday 10th May 2025.

Milton Keynes, UK.

Further details, special guests and schedule of activities/events to be announced soon.

NASA Astronaut

STS-119 (2009)
Soyuz MS-08 (Exp. 55/56) (2018)

The Armchair Astronaut is proud to again be sponsoring students to attend this event.

7th-11th July 2025.

Mission Discovery Summer School,

King's College,

London, UK.

"Spend a week with a NASA Astronaut, space scientists and elite professors! You'll take on the exciting challenge of designing a space experiment with an  expert mentor who will guide you every step of the way. At  the end of the week, the best experiment will be selected to be built at NASA and launched to the International Space Station on a  SpaceX rocket, where astronauts on board will conduct it."