What better way to engage young people than Space?
Whether you're a state, independent, or home school, Space Store offers a number of educational activities designed to inspire, inform and involve school children of all ages!
We are excited to announce new Virtual Space Store Experiences!
Bookings are now available! Click on the Exploration Space Online activity below to learn more.
DURATION: 1 Hour PRICE: £99 Plus VAT, for a class of up to 30 pupils
Exploration Space – Schools
Join this interactive, in-store* and online event hosted LIVE by a Space Store team member using ZOOM for your class of up to 30 pupils.
*dependant on Government Guidelines and Social Distancing rules
We'll send you everything needed to complete the experience in a neat Space Store activity box:
- ZOOM meeting details for your scheduled slot - Live host to guide your experience with space facts and expertise along the way! - Activity box with FREE shipping and products to keep and reuse including satellite-generated maps to put on your wall, meteorites, magnets and augmented reality cards, and activity sheets:
1.Satellite treasure hunt maps: Using images taken from space, we will introduce you to Earth Observation Satellite imagery and explore its applications here on Earth. 2. Augmented reality cards: An interactive experience of computer-generated imagery of our Solar System followed by a quiz to test your knowledge 3. Individual meteorites: Real space rocks for you to hold; touch, feel and learn about their origin and what they are made of.
You provide: - A class of up to 30 pupils per ticket, to work in groups of five. - Device to join Zoom call - x5 separate Apple or Google Play compatible devices for Augmented reality activity - either tablet or smart phone.
Please book at least one week ahead for activity box(es) to arrive before event.
Currently available in the UK only. Great for ages 4 and up!
On this educational, online resource page you will find facts and figures about each planet in the solar system plus activities and products to help you learn all about them! Quizzes, competitions and facts to encourage fun home learning.
All the family can get involved, we hope you enjoy it!
Take a look at our satellites page to find out about some of the satellite programmes that have taken place since the launch of the very first one, Sputnik in 1957.
Learn about some of the exciting research, development and deployment work our space orgs partners are involved in too!
Share your favourite satellite fact or drawing with us through our social media channels too - we'd love to hear from you!
Join us via YouTube channel 'Space Store Live!' to find free talks from experts in the space industry, inventors, authors and much more!
Past talks have included: - "Space for Good" by Nick Wise, CEO of OceanMind - "A Galaxy of Her Own" by Libby Jackson, UK Space Agency - "Unlocking Hypersonic Flight and Space" by Angus Braithwaite, Reaction Engines - "Building Better Rockets" by Michael Curtis-Rouse, Satellite Applications Catapult
If you are interested in speaking at one of these sessions, we would be delighted to hear from you! Please contact us at [email protected]
DURATION: 5 to 10 Minutes PRICE: £5.49 (VAT inclusive) per person
Tim Peake Space Suit Experience
Come try on a replica of the Sokol space suit worn by Tim Peake during his launch to the International Space Station! Experience the realism of donning the suit whilst learning about challenges astronauts face to get into Space. Best of all take pictures and videos with your friends!
We have suits sized for kids 4+ and adults.
NEW: Take home your own astronaut certificate!
This experience lasts 5 to 10 minutes. Space Store also benefits from a cafe and retail zone onsite so you can really make the most of your visit!
DURATION: 1 to 2 hours PRICE: Please Enquire for Prices
Careers in Space
Want to pursue a career in Space?
Whether you are in school or in the work-force, we can bring together individuals or a team of Space industry professionals across both STEM and non-STEM subjects. Space isn't just about engineering and science, it is also about nutrition, physical fitness, marketing, and more!
DURATION: 5 to 60 Minutes PRICE: Please Enquire for Prices
Space Talks
Talks can be held at the Space Store, via Zoom meetings or we can come to you!
Space Store staff provide talks to schools, businesses, and events on a wide range of space topics: - The Solar System - Satellites and their applications - "Spaceships in Oxfordshire" - "How to become an engineer?" - And more!
Talks can be between 5 to 60 minutes depending on the audience and need.
