Overview
From Key Stage 1 to University, INSPIRE your students with space-themed experiential learning activities!
Our team is composed of space industry and education professionals intimately connected with the Space Industry and versed in the National Curriculum.
Offers
Experiential Activities
We provide bespoke space-themed activities and experiences for students of all ages. Browse our selection below:
Become a satellite! Learn how satellites take images of the Earth and identify objects within the image.
- DURATION: 15-30 minutes
- RECOMMENDED AGES: 5-13
Experiences include: A) Soaring through the planets, B) Visiting the International Space Station, C) Walking in space, D) Diving in a simulated Martian cave, and E) Walking on the Moon
- DURATION: 15 – 120 Minutes
- RECOMMENDED AGES: 5 – 23
Hold actual rocks from Space! Learn about the history of the solar system while you hold and identify asteroids. You might even hold a piece of the Moon and Mars!
- DURATION: 15 – 30 Minutes
- RECOMMENDED AGES: 5 – 23
Try on one of our replica space suits: Sokol and Starman-inspired. Learn why space suits keep astronauts safe and take some amazing photos!
- DURATION: 30-60 minutes
- RECOMMENDED AGES: 5-23
Learn how astronauts maintain their strength while in space and try it out yourself!
- DURATION: 30 minutes
- RECOMMENDED AGES: 5-11
Build a real satellite and learn about its components. Or build a satellite model that students can take home and is powered by the sun!
- DURATION: 45 – 60 minutes
- RECOMMENDED AGES: 9-22
Book a bespoke lecture provided by rocket scientists, space professionals, and the occasional astronaut!
- DURATION: 30 – 60 minutes
- RECOMMENDED AGES: 13-22
Learn about space in an interactive way, bringing the solar system, rockets, and rovers to life in front of your very eyes!
- DURATION: 30-60 minutes
- RECOMMENDED AGES: 5-22
Learn Python programming basics and immediately apply your learning to space. Create a 2-dimensional pointing vector to point the James Webb Space Telescope!
- DURATION: 60-120 minutes
- RECOMMENDED AGES: 9-22
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Meet our team
Stephen Ringler
Space Store’s founder has nearly 25 years of experience in the Space Industry and an extensive network spanning across the globe with a focus in the UK and US. Stephen works directly with astronauts, rocket scientists, and leaders of global space companies. But what Stephen enjoys most is inspiring the next generation to consider working in the space sector. For the past 6 years, Stephen has designed and delivered experiential learning activities for students aged 5 – 22.
Lakshya Sethi
After completing his BEng in Aerospace Engineering, Space Store’s Head of Operations came to us through the UKSA Spinternship Summer programme. Lakshya’s focus is on developing out-of-this-world experiential education programmes. He leads his own tuition company, SNL Tutoring, which gives him first hand perspectives of what students are looking for from a careers perspective.
Lea Ringler
As Outreach Manager, Lea has over 25 years working in the charity sector in events and administration. Lea runs Space Store’s after school club programme, holiday clubs, and enrichment activities for 5 – 18 year olds. She is leading Space Store’s newest Oxford Space Course targeted at 14 -22 year olds in July 2025.
