Try some balancing challenges fit for an astronaut, guided by the Astronaut Rehabilitation Sciences team from Northumbria University.
Younger visitors can take on a variety of balancing tasks while adults can also take part in a real scientific study to help astronauts on a future mission to the Moon.
On the next NASA led Moon exploration programme, Artemis, astronauts will spend around a month in space before touching down on the Moon. Throughout this time, their muscles will deteriorate, making balancing on the Moon’s surface a real challenge.
This study, involving K-tape which is commonly used by elite athletes, could influence the design of the spacesuits the astronauts will wear when they walk on the Moon in a few years!
All included in your science centre ticket. This event will run in addition to the usual exhibits and activities.
