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  • 11 and over
  • careers
  • Photonics
  • Space

Focus on Photonics

In this live session, you’ll hear from Prof. Derryck Reid of Heriot-Watt University about the exciting work that his research group is doing in the field of photonics, from searching for exoplanets to microscopy!
  • 7 and under
  • careers
  • Our Planet
  • Space

Explore Space

Join Dr. Andrew McDonald from Stirling High School in this interactive session as we talk all things space and answer your questions. Hear about his career, why he’s passionate about science, and how his pupils spotted penguin colonies from space!
  • 8 and over
  • careers
  • Engineering
  • Space

Scotland’s Place in Space

Join Bryden from SaxaVord Spaceport to go behind the scenes on building a spaceport, hear about why launching satellites is important for Scotland and discover how you can start your journey in Scotland’s space industry.
  • 7 and under
  • careers
  • Our Planet
  • Space

Space Discovery

In this session, we were joined by Toni Newell, Planetarium Officer at Dynamic Earth. Sheanswered your space questions, talked about her favourite space facts, and how Scotland is a superstar when it comes to space!
  • 8 and over
  • careers
  • Engineering
  • Space

Ask the Astronomer Royal!

In this exciting session you asked the Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Professor Catherine Heymans, your serious space questions. From big telescopes to Scotland’s role in our future in space, to what an astronomer does all day, we talked about it all
The launch of the Euclid space telescope. A rocket launching into a clear blue sky.
  • 8 and over
  • careers
  • Engineering
  • Live Events
  • Our Planet
  • Space

Seeing into Space

Have you ever wondered how we map what is in space? Join us for this live session with James to explore how we use space telescopes to find out more about the universe. Photo: ©ESA/SpaceX
  • 8 and over
  • Engineering
  • Our Planet
  • Space

What’s in a Satellite?

Scotland plays an incredible role in the Space industry. Join Liam, a satellite engineer, and find out how you can be involved.
  • Engineering
  • Our Planet
  • Space

Scotland’s Space Future

Join Bryden from SaxaVord Spaceport to go behind the scenes on building a spaceport, hear about why launching satellites is important for Scotland and discover how you can start your journey in Scotland’s space industry.
  • 8 and over
  • Our Planet
  • Space

Eyes on Space

What’s in our solar system, and how are we exploring it? Join us for this live session to find out more!
  • 11 and over
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Our Planet
  • Space

Around the World in 95 Minutes

Above your head, thousands of satellites are travelling around the Earth at high speeds. Come and get an insight into how we control these satellites and learn about careers in space.
  • 11 and over
  • Engineering
  • Space

Skyrora: Space in Scotland

Launch your knowledge of the rapidly expanding UK space sector through an insightful overview of Scotland-based rocket company, Skyrora. Discover how their orbital launch vehicle, Skyrora XL, will help small satellites get into orbit from the UK.
  • 11 and over
  • Engineering
  • Space

Skyrora: Putting the UK Back in Orbit

Skyrora, a Scotland-based rocket company, is looking to put the UK back in space through the development of an orbital launch vehicle. Find out about Skyrora’s groundbreaking mission, what they’re developing, and what their rockets take into orbit.