#OnThisDay in 1965, Luna 5 crashed into the Moon's surface.

It was launched by the USSR and intended to be the first soft landing of a spacecraft on the moon, however did not fire its main engine and impacted the Copernicus crater, seen below.

🛰️ #SpaceCadetsClub – Satellite Safari 🐧

🐊 If your child is age 7-11, interested in science and looking for something to do over the holiday, book an online session now, filled with talks, crafts & engaging content
📅 28 May
💻 Book your space: spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/space…

We can't believe it's been a week since #GalacticGathering . Check out all the event photos on our Flickr flickr.com/photos/nationa…

#OnThisDay in 28BC, one of the earliest recorded sunspots was observed.

Han dynasty astronomers recorded the sight in the I Ching, an ancient divination text.

🌍 Home Ed Families - Join us on 15/16 May to find out more about Our World From Space.

Suitable for children aged 6-14, you get a workshop, talk, show, science busking, downloadable resources, and entry to the Centre included in your Home Ed Day ticket: spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/home-…

Cannot wait for Mission Bake to go live on Friday. 🚀
The start of a great series to showcasing the amazing artefacts at the National Space Centre. With recipes provided for you to have a go yourself. Follow me on Instagram Dr Josh Smalley to see more!

Did you know satellites have been used to track 28,000 rubber ducks, penguin poo, oil spills and ocean plastic?! 🐧 #SatelliteSafari

🛰️ Scarlett Li-Williams takes a closer look at how satellites help protect millions, even billions, of animals on Earth: spacecentre.co.uk/news/space-now…

Did you catch UK @ESA astronaut reserve, John McFall on BBC Breakfast this morning? 👨‍🚀

If not, you can watch a clip from his interview here 👇

UK @ESA astronaut reserve John McFall is working with experts to learn how traditional astronaut facilities can be adapted for accessibility. 👩‍🚀

John recently carried out a UK Space Agency funded University of Brighton experiment measuring blood flow in the foot during microgravity. 👇

Born #OnThisDay in 1943, Colin Pillinger devised a lander component for the Mars Express mission, called Beagle 2. He also pushed for a lander, named Philae, as part of the Rosetta mission. This was the first successful landing on a comet. spacecentre.co.uk/news/space-now…

🚀 T-2 days until #MissionBake launches on Instagram on Friday 10 May.

🍰 Dr Josh Smalley's first space-themed bake is going to be gingerbread rockets, inspired by Thor Able and Blue Streak in our Rocket Tower and made in his Science Kitchen University of Leicester.

T-10 days until #SpaceCrafted 🍻🍹🍸

Enjoy an evening celebrating the very best in craft spirits and beers National Space Centre. Your ticket includes:

🧑‍🚀 Entry to the main galleries
🥃 A limited edition branded glass
💬 Science talks
🥂 Tasters

Book here: spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/space…

Thank you to everyone who joined us for #GalacticGathering ! What was the best bit of the weekend for you? ✨

#OnThisDay in 1992, the Space Shuttle Endeavour launched for the first time. The mission featured the longest US spacewalk since Apollo 17.

The mission also rescued an Intelsat VI satellite, reinstalled its perigee kick motor, and placed it back into geostationary orbit.

✨ We're looking for 4 families, with Annual Passes, to join us for a VIP day out between 27-31 May ✨

📽️ We'll interview you about the Annual Pass offer & capture photo & video of your day out for you to keep.

👉 Find out more & apply by 13 April. docs.google.com/forms/d/1-CoJ8…

🌠 The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is peaking and is active until 28 May. If you manage to capture any photos please share them with us using #NSCStargazers .

👉 Find out how to watch them: spacecentre.co.uk/news/space-now…

Calling all Sith... We've sold out for #MayThe4thBeWithYou but have availability for Revenge of the Fifth. #GalacticGathering

🤳🏽 Grab a selfie with a Sith
🏜️ Visit Tattooine
💺 Sit on the Emperor's Throne
🎲 Play Star Wars Jabba's Palace AsmodeeUK
🎟️ spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/galac…

Happy #NationalSpaceDay ! Today celebrates the incredible achievements, benefits & opportunities in space. We're proud to work with our UK Space Agency #SpaceToLearn partners to help get young people into the amazing worlds of space & science: JonEggingTrust ESERO-UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres

Happy #NationalSpaceDay !

We've welcomed plenty of guests through our doors for events, education days and visits to offer #SpaceForEveryone

What's your favourite fact you've learned at the space centre?

Chang'e 6 is expected to launch tomorrow and will be China's second Moon sample return mission. 🚀🌕

It will attempt to collect and bring to Earth the first samples from the lunar far side. Find out more about China's Lunar Exploration Program: spacecentre.co.uk/news/space-now…