Astronaut Visits

Would you like an Astronaut to visit your school or workplace?

Inspire your staff and students to aim higher... and further... and faster with your own exclusive private visit from an Astronaut!

Have you met an Astronaut?

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Have we missed an Astronaut appearance?

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Previous events!

A list of all previous events we have listed on our website since 2024 and events, tours we have listed, promoted, sponsored or hosted.

Want to explore more UK Space?

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Astronauts embody hard work, perseverance and achievement, inspiring students to pursue their own goals, especially in STEM.

Students are encouraged to believe that even the most ambitious dreams (like going to Space) are achievable.

An Astronaut can explain how physics, biology and engineering are used in space missions, making abstract subjects feel practical and exciting. Students may be introduced to experiments conducted in space or tools used by Astronauts, connecting the curriculum to real-world applications.

Students get to ask deep, thoughtful questions, sparking curiosity and encouraging them to think beyond the classroom. Concepts like space travel, gravity and life-support systems challenge students to think critically and creatively.

Students learn about the wide range of careers involved in space exploration, not just being an Astronaut, but also roles in robotics, medicine, engineering, programming and more. Astronauts often share their educational and career journeys, helping students understand the steps needed to pursue similar paths.

Space missions often involve international collaboration, showing students how people from different countries work together for a common goal. Astronauts often speak about Earth from space, emphasizing the fragility of our planet and the importance of caring for it.

A visit from an Astronaut is a unique event that students are likely to remember for years. These experiences can re-energize interest in school and learning, especially for students who struggle with motivation.

Seeing Astronauts from diverse backgrounds can help students feel that they belong in science and technology fields. An Astronaut visit can encourage students to see beyond traditional assumptions about who can be a scientist, engineer or explorer.