Have a go at making your own air-powered rocket using household materials or meet real-life scientists that live and work in the North East!
We've pulled together our favourite space activities for you to try at home!
We've pulled together our favourite space activities for you to try at home!


City stargazing
Let’s explore some constellations in the night sky.

Make your own straw rocket
Make your own rocket and use your best puff to send it flying!

How does spaceflight affect astronauts’ bodies?
Meet Dr Andrew Winnard, a team member of the Aerospace Medicine and Rehabilitation Laboratory at Northumbria University.

Who are the TU2Space team?
Meet mechanical project engineer, Callum McClintock, and aerospace engineer, Alexander Castrokova, two members of the TU2Space team.

How can we live in space?
Meet PHD student Daniel Robson, as they discuss ways to survive, living in space.

How can space technology track damage to archaeological sites?
Meet Dr. Emma Cunliffe, as they discuss tracking damage to cultural heritage sites.

Is there life on Mars?
Meet planetary scientist, Onya O'brian, as they discuss the possibility of life on mars.

The need for home weather stations, and how to make one?
Meet Newcastle University Hydrologist, Liz, talking about her role and the importance of home weather stations.