We list and promote all public Astronaut appearances, Astronaut events 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. If our listing needs updating please contact us. We invite you to leave a review of your experience after the event.
Appearances & Events will be archived approximately one week after their date.
A Journey With Tom Hanks
"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."
New UK ESA Astronaut
Friday 26th July 2024.
Pioneers of Tomorrow
Main Stage
Farnborough International Airshow, UK.
"Join us at Pioneers of Tomorrow for a discussion that is quite literally out of this world! Hear from the incredible Dr. Rosemary Coogan, Astronaut, and John McFall, member of ESA's Astronaut Reserve, about their exciting experiences and meet them afterwards!"
Jared Isaacman
Mission Commander
Scott Poteet
Mission Pilot
Sarah Gillis
Mission Specialist
Anna Menon
Mission Specialist & Medical Officer
31st July 2024
Launch broadcast live online.
Date & Time subject to change.
"SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Polaris Dawn mission. Dragon and the Polaris Dawn crew will spend up to five days in orbit, during which they will orbit higher than any Dragon mission to date, perform the first commercial spacewalk in SpaceX designed EVA spacesuit and more."
"Join us at Southend Museum and Planetarium for a day-out of this world! Blast off in our specially curated shows, perfect for aspiring astronauts and astronomers, and reach for the stars in an interactive 'meet the meteorites' object handling session."
AUTHOR: Fran Scott
"How to build a rocket."
"Join presenter Fran Scott for a crash course in rocket science, with the audience working together to help build a rocket in the theater. From the rocket capsule to the fuel, discover the science behind space travel in this perfect project for budding young engineers.
Copies of Fran's latest book 'How to build a rocket' are available to purchase after the talk."
Stuart Eves
Holiday Workshop: An Introduction To Space Science (Ages 12-14).
"Students will explore the basics of the solar system and space travel, looking at current missions exploring space. By using mathematical thinking, students will apply what they learn during the day, combined with lots of ingenuity, to solve a variety of challenges on an increasingly astronomical scale!"
This workshop is strictly for ages 12–14 only.
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."
The National Space Centre is celebrating the UK in space.
"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."
ESA Astronaut guests to be confirmed. Watch this space!
"This will be the 13th annual ESA Open Day event in the Netherlands. The venue will be ESA’s European Space Research and Technology Centre, or ESA ESTEC, which is the largest space establishment in Europe, offering visitors the chance to meet space engineers and astronauts and see actual space hardware."
The theme of this year’s conference is ‘The Commercial Revolution’ and will focus on the key benefits and emerging issues presented by the rapidly growing number of space missions and activities driven by increasing commercial activities.
11th-13th November 2024.
Royal Aeronautical Society
London, UK
"Conference and exhibition dedicated to advancing humanity’s future capabilities in space and highlights the trends that will define space enterprise a decade from now.
Organised by the British Interplanetary Society, the conference brings together a network of innovators from industry, agency, government, financiers, academia and end users to present and discuss the key challenges and opportunities for future space leadership and growth."
Swiss ESA Astronaut
STS-46 Atlantis (1992)
STS-61 Endeavour (1993)
STS-75 Columbia (1996)
STS-103 Discovery (1999)
Swiss ESA Astronaut
"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."
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)
"An exciting evening with astronaut Gerhard Thiele with pictures and videos. Lecture, panel discussion and autograph session."
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