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Judith Love Cohen NASA engineer helped create the Abort-Guidance System which rescued the Apollo 13 astronauts. She took a printout of a problem she was working on to hospital the day she went in to labour. She finished the problem, let her boss know then gave birth to Jack Black
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There are just 3 VIP tickets left, this is an amazing opportunity. Book now!! 🚀🚀🚀
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Astronaut Daniel Tani
Summer Space Social
Saturday 11th July 2026
Mitchell Hall, Cranfield
Bedfordshire, UK
🚀 FINAL BOARDING CALL 🚀
We now have just 3 VIP Package tickets remaining for our Summer Space Social 2026 with NASA astronaut Daniel Tani.
Once these places are gone, VIP Package and Evening Dinner tickets will close so that final seating plans, catering and event arrangements can be confirmed.
After that, only General Admission tickets will remain available.
If you've been thinking about joining us for the VIP Dinner experience, this is your boarding call.
🚀 Summer Space Social 2026
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I'm counting down the days until we see you all again at @armchair_astro Daniel Tani event ‘Summer Space Social’ Saturday 11th July 2026 🚀
One of the most rewarding parts of organising astronaut events is reading the messages people send afterwards.
People often arrive excited to meet an astronaut.
But what many remember most is the atmosphere, the conversations and the people they meet throughout the day.
One attendee recently wrote:
"I was put at ease and included from the first moment by friendly and amiable people from organisers to attendees."
That comment means the world to us.
Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment has been one of the goals behind these events from the very beginning.
Space is for everyone.
Whether you've followed human spaceflight for decades or you're attending your very first astronaut event, we hope you'll feel right at home.
🚀 Summer Space Social 2026 with NASA Astronaut Daniel Tani
🎟 Tickets & information:
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Three photographers at @NASA_Johnson earned top honors in the portrait category at the 2025 NASA Imagery Experts Program Annual Awards. 📸
David DeHoyos, Josh Valcarcel, and Bill Stafford capture the people behind NASA’s human spaceflight missions, from astronaut training to mission control operations. nasa.gov/centers-and-facilit…
ALT Caption: Expedition 74 crew member Christopher Williams in an EMU spacesuit. Credit: NASA/Bill Stafford
ALT Caption: ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot pauses for a pensive moment during her official NASA portrait session at Johnson Space Center. Credit: NASA/David DeHoyos
ALT Caption: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir poses with an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit during an official portrait session. Credit: NASA/Josh Valcarcel
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Early bird tickets are still available until 1st June. Get yours now @armchair_astro 🚀
One thing we’ve come to appreciate over the last few years is just how rare meaningful astronaut events in the UK are becoming.
Not large commercial theatre appearances, but genuine community events where people can actually spend meaningful time hearing directly from someone who has lived and worked in space.
That’s what our Space Social events are about.
A chance to step away from screens and documentaries for a day and experience these stories in person alongside fellow space enthusiasts, families, students and curious minds.
NASA astronaut Daniel Tani will be joining us live to share his experiences from the Space Shuttle and International Space Station, including over 131 days spent living and working in orbit.
Early Bird ticket prices end on 1st June, after which standard pricing will apply.
🚀 Summer Space Social 2026
🎟 Tickets & information:
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#OTD in 2017 I performed the Space Station's 200th spacewalk with @Astro2fish
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The view from inside Integrity as recovery forces pop open the hatch…watching the helicopter pass over their shoulders and hearing all the joy, it was as good as it gets.
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A Bargain! Early Bird Price:
CHILD £29.00 each
ADULT £39.00 each
Early Bird ticket prices for our Summer Space Social event with NASA Astronaut Daniel Tani are ending soon.
We’ve kept prices low for as long as possible to help make the event accessible and to support those traveling longer distances, but can’t hold them forever.
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time 🚀
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On the 65th anniversary of the first American in space.
LOOK CLOSELY - Alan Shepard is strapped into 'Freedom 7' atop his Redstone rocket, waiting to make history. His heart rate quickened as the hatch was closed and bolted shut.
(From the book, Gemini & Mercury Remastered)
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Meet Astronaut Dan Tani live in Cranfield, UK on 11th July 2026.
Tickets available: thearmchairastronaut.co.uk/d…
We love this picture of Astronaut Daniel Tani, photographed in December 2001 on Space Shuttle mission STS-108. During a 4 hour EVA, Dan installed thermal blankets on mechanisms that rotate the International Space Station's (ISS) main solar arrays.
But don't just take our word for it. Come and meet Dan and hear from him yourself live in Cranfield, UK on 11th July 2026.
Tickets now available: thearmchairastronaut.co.uk/d…
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As we ready to launch humans to the #Moon. After 50 years, I'm reminded of my time with @WordenAlfred. #STEM #inspiration #legend
His experiences perfectly encapsulated in his books.
I have my final stock of 40 signed copies of FtE: vixeninternational.com/produ… 😍 @F_French
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The Artemis II astronauts, now suited up for launch, are headed to the launch pad.
The crew includes NASA astronauts @Astro_Reid, @AstroVicGlover, and @Astro_Christina, and @CSA_ASC astronaut @Astro_Jeremy.
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The weather's looking good for tomorrow's Artemis II launch, and our teams are getting the rocket ready for liftoff!
Read the latest updates on our mission around the Moon: go.nasa.gov/4tiFY4P
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In 2013, my great friend & director Mark Craig asked Gene Cernan - the last human to walk on the lunar surface - what words he had for the next astronauts to go to the Moon. And here they are, in tribute to @NASA's Artemis II crew & those that will follow. Please watch with volume up.
Credit: Mark Stewart Productions/Haviland Digital/Stopwatch Productions
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Fist bump, Rise!
Very emotional moment zipping up Rise, knowing we are bringing 5,647,889 names with us on this journey around the Moon. For all!
People from around the world submitted their names through the Send Your Name with Artemis campaign.
These names were downloaded onto an SD card that is safely stored inside "Rise," the zero gravity indicator designed by 2nd grader Lucas Ye from California. Thanks for coming along, everyone!
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Remembering Jim Lovell, who would have turned 98 today.
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A visual tribute to Jim Lovell, who passed away Thursday.
Inducted into NASA as part of the "New Nine" in Sept 1962, of which there are sadly no more. He flew Gemini VII and XII, Apollo 8, and as seen here as Commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13. 1/6
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We're thinking of astronaut Jim Lovell today as we remember him on his birthday.
As one of the first three astronauts to travel into deep space on Apollo 8, we reflect on his words: "I put my thumb up to the window and completely hid the Earth. … everything I ever knew was behind my thumb."
ALT View of the Earth as seen by the Apollo 8 crew orbiting the Moon on December 24, 1968. File number AS8-14-2384. Credit: NASA/Bill Anders
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Honouring Gene Cernan, born #OTD March 14, 1934.
@NASAhistory
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@NewsFromSpace
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We chat to legendary space shuttle commander Eileen Collins about her new documentary, 'Spacewoman' (interview) space.com/entertainment/spac…
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The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission arrived to the launch pad today at 11:21am ET (1521 UTC).
We are gearing up for preparations ahead of launch of the crewed lunar mission. The earliest possible launch opportunity is April 1. go.nasa.gov/4sXHmtl
ALT NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, secured to the mobile launcher, are seen as they made the 4.2 mile journey toward Launch Pad 39B, Friday, March 20, 2026, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The orange core stage of the rocket stands in between two white solid rocket boosters and is topped with the white Orion spacecraft. The rocket and spacecraft stand to the left of the trussed structure of the mobile launcher. The sky is a soft blue color in the background. Birds can be seen flying near the base of the rocket. Credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani
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