Rocket on the Toon - Centre For Life

Have a blast when the UK Space Agency’s giant 72ft rocket touches down outside Life in Times Square

During the docking of the replica of LauncherOne rocket (pictured at various location as part of its nationwide tour), you can learn more about how the UK is launching into space, have a fully immersive experience on what a launch looks like through state-of-the-art virtual reality headsets, as well as learn more about career opportunities in the growing space sector.

To make it a day to remember, continue your out of this world experience inside the science centre and while the rocket is here, everyone can enjoy a 20% reduction on admission to the centre.

Simply use the code ROCKETMAN online to redeem the discount.

This offer is only valid between 10-14 August and you will be asked to pay the difference on arrival if using for an alternative date.

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Science centre highlights:

Join us in the Making Studios for a stomptastic time!

Make a paper rocket and send it flying with our stomp bottle rocket launchers. 10 - 14 August only.

Create your own rocket fuel in Experiment Zone

Explore how rockets take off using chemistry and physics, then make your test tube rocket fly. 10-14 August only.

Step inside a replica of the International Space Station

Find out how astronauts live in space and see how space exploration impacts our everyday lives.

Leave the world behind in Life’s amazing planetarium

Take a tour of the night sky and explore the constellations in our new presenter-led show.

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Child with assistance of Explainer taking part in stomp rocket activity in Life's Making Studios

Young Child With Mother Completing A Hands On Activity In The Making Studios At Life Science Centre.

A family of four looking through at test tube at bright green liquid in Life Science Centre's Experiment Zone.

Father And Son At The Entrance To The Mock Up International Space Station.

Girl Stood Underneath Astronaut Model With Her Face Projected Onto The Screen.

Family of all ages in Life science centre's planetarium watching a 'Just Look Up'.

Your journey to space starts here!

It’s easy to forget we live on a spinning rock that is whizzing through space. Our exciting exhibitions, shows, workshops and activities give families a greater understanding of the world and their place in it.

Highlights of our space experience include an immersive planetarium, mock-up international space station and Gaia, an amazing recreation of Planet Earth.

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“We really enjoyed Space Zone, where we learned about life aboard the International Space Station, tried mission control and handled an actual moon rock.”

“My daughter has been learning about space at school and loved exploring Space Zone – it was both fun and educational which is just brilliant.”

“There was so much to do – and we landed a spacecraft. The planetarium was amazing too.”