Astronaut Appearances & Spaceflight Events

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:

Space-Themed Events & Socials: We organise special events featuring Astronaut guest speakers, exhibits, and social/networking opportunities.
Event Promotion & Calendar: We maintain a curated calendar of Astronaut and spaceflight events across the UK and Europe, helping enthusiasts and professionals stay informed of upcoming opportunities.
Astronaut Visits & Keynote Engagements: We coordinate Astronaut appearances for schools, businesses, conferences, and more. Their firsthand experiences provide a compelling blend of leadership lessons, teamwork anecdotes, and scientific perspective.
Educational & Outreach Support: We support schools and institutions in bringing space science, STEM, and future space careers to life through our educational outreach projects.

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.

Chris Sembroski

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

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Ticket Options

General Admission

Includes access to the event, 12pm-4pm, with trade stands, exhibits, canteen and amenities.

12:00pm

Doors Open

1:00pm

Optional Meet & Greet Photos (Optional extra payable on the day. Includes meet & greet photo, mounted and signed, and a digital download. See event FAQ's for full details.)
Lecture Presentation with Q&A
Autograph (In-person, on your own photo or item. One autograph per ticket)

4:00pm

Doors Close

Early Bird Price: £40.00 each

Suitable for all ages.

All guests will require a ticket.

VIP Dinner

General Admission

Includes access to the event, 6pm-10pm, with trade stands, exhibits, canteen and amenities.

6:00pm

VIP Dinner Event Opens
Veteran VIP Award Presentation (for eligible VIP guests only. See below)
3-Course Dinner followed by Tea/Coffee (other drinks not included)
After-Dinner Speech with Q&A
Exclusive Armchair Astronaut merchandise including flown in space Space Shuttle relic keyring
Autograph (Two autographs, in-person, on your own photo or item.)

10:00pm

Doors close (Retire to the Bar)

Early Bird Price: £79.00 each

VIP Tickets are limited to 50 people to preserve the intimate atmosphere of the VIP experience.

VIP Package

General Admission

VIP Package

Includes access to the event, 12pm-10pm, with trade stands, exhibits, canteen and amenities.

12:00pm

Doors Open

1:00pm

Optional Meet & Greet Photos (Optional extra payable on the day. Includes meet & greet photo, mounted and signed, and a digital download. See event FAQ's for full details.)
Priority Front Section Seating at the Lecture Presentation with Q&A
Autograph (In-person, on your own photo or item. One autograph per ticket)

4:00pm

Doors Close

6:00pm

VIP Dinner Event Opens
Veteran VIP Award Presentation (for eligible VIP guests only. See below)
3-Course Dinner followed by Tea/Coffee (other drinks not included)
After-Dinner Speech with Q&A
Exclusive Armchair Astronaut merchandise including flown in space Space Shuttle relic keyring
Autograph (Two extra autographs, in-person, on your own photo or item.)

10:00pm

Doors close (Retire to the Bar)

Early Bird Price: £119.00 each

2026 Astronaut Appearances & Space Events

The Armchair Astronaut is pleased to support the space community by listing relevant third-party events on our website.

We provide these listings as a service to our audience, offering clear and factual information about activities taking place across the space sector in the UK and Europe. We do not receive any commission or benefits.

Listings are provided for informational purposes only and do not represent endorsement, sponsorship, or partnership. All event information is supplied by the organiser, who remains responsible for the event.

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Jannicke Mikkelsen

24th February 2026

Norway's First Astronaut Returns From Space

Oslo, Norway

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Chris Sembroski

Saturday 7th March 2026

Spring Space Social 2026

Cranfield, UK

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Chris Ferguson

Chris Sembroski

Wednesday 17th June 2026

Raumfahrtabend 2026

Herne, Germany

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Ken Ham

Steve Swanson

6th-10th July 2026

ISSET Mission Discovery

King's College, London, UK

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Steve Swanson

6th-10th July 2026

ISSET Mission Discovery

King's College, London, UK

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Save The Date

Iceland Eclipse 2026

Save The Date

Saturday 11th July 2026

Summer Space Social 2026

Cranfield, UK

Tickets available from Saturday 7th March 2026 when guest speaker is announced.

Sandra Magnus

Iceland Eclipse 2026

Save The Date

2nd - 16th August 2026

"Jewels of the Arctic" Cruise

Oslo, Norway to Reykjavik, Iceland

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Iceland Eclipse 2026

12th - 15th August 2026

Snæfelsness Peninsula, Iceland

Astronauts:

Chris Boshuizen
Jeanette Epps
Ron Garan
Joan Higginbotham
Christopher Huie
Sian Proctor
Sara Sabry
Keisha Schahaff
Amelie Schoenenwald

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Save The Date

Iceland Eclipse 2026

Saturday 7th November 2026

Members Only SPECIAL Event!

Cranfield, UK

Tickets available from Saturday 11th July 2026 when guest speaker is announced. Currently, this will be a members only special event.