Classes having the opportunity to take part in a virtual space event on Thursday 8th October from 9:30 - 19:00. There is a great line up of speakers, hands-on activities and students will be able to ask questions live to some of the speakers.

Space is the perfect way to get young people to explore and engage with all kinds of STEM subjects and this event brings the extraordinary people who have dedicated their lives to the greatest adventure of exploring space into the classroom. 

Schedule of events:

9:45 - 11:30

Susie Imber and Dallas Campbell - How to leave the planet

10:00 - 11:00

Rob Bennett - How the Apollo 11 and the Bloodhound Connected?

11:00 - 12:00

Helen Schell and Helen Mason - Solar Pop up Cards

12:00 - 13:00

Alina Vizireanu - The Blue Planet

13:00-14:00

Kathryn D. Sullivan - First US woman to walk in space

14:00 - 15:00

Dr Andrew Winnard - Healthy bodies in space

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