Following the Artemis II mission, enjoy the astronaut experience this May
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Following the Artemis II mission, enjoy the astronaut experience this May half term at the award-winning National Space Centre
With space exploration making global news headlines after NASA’s successful Artemis II mission sent astronauts around the Moon and back, the National Space Centre in Leicester is planning an unforgettable May half term holiday with a chance to find out more about the future of Artemis, plus intergalactic adventures, hands‑on science and award‑winning experiences to bring space travel to life.
From 23-31 May 2026, the National Space Centre – voted Large Visitor Attraction of the Year by Visit England in 2025 - will launch ‘Mission Space’, where visitors can enjoy family talks, interactive workshops, science activities and take an unforgettable, immersive low Earth orbit mission aboard the Tharsis spacecraft.
Throughout the holiday period, visitors can dive deeper into the technology, science and human stories shaping the future of missions to the Moon and Mars.
Booking online guarantees entry and every day ticket includes a choice from three fantastic, full dome shows in the UK’s largest, award-winning planetarium.
Across the Centre, families can take on challenges to drive a rover on Mars, discover how spacesuits protect astronauts on other worlds and enjoy a trip to low Earth orbit on the Tharsis spacecraft.
There will be Mission Moon and Mission Mars talks on the LIVE Space stage each day, with LEGO WeDo space rover challenge drop-in sessions, astronaut pressure suit artefact activities and a Moon Base Build where you can take home your own lunar base.
All day tickets purchased online are automatically upgraded to a FREE Annual Pass, giving visitors unlimited return visits for a full year. Existing Annual Pass holders can book their May half term visit at no extra cost.
Malika Andress, Head of Marketing at the National Space Centre, said: “If you were excited or intrigued by the recent Artemis II launch, why not join us this May half term to find out more. You can bring the whole family for a day out to explore and experience the whole Centre - from rockets to astronauts!”
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