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Space exploration
Find out more about current and future space missions, and take a trip back through the history of the space race.
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What was the first animal in space?
Since the very beginning of space exploration, animals have been used in space programmes
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The James Webb Space Telescope vs the Hubble Space Telescope
What are the main differences between Hubble and the new James Webb Space Telescope?
Spaces and capacities
Find the capacities for all of our event spaces at Royal Museums Greenwich listed here by venue under size and style
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Who was the first woman in space?
We know the names of the first men in space, and on the Moon - but what about the women?
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Space rocks
There are lots of names associated with space rocks, so what is the difference? Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers to find out.
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Satellites in Space
A classroom activity that explores the how satellites are used in space including orbits time and speed along with transmission and frequency of light.
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What do astronauts eat in space?
How are foods and drinks prepared for the long journey into space? How do the astronauts eat and drink?
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Space race timeline
Explore and learn about the key events and achievements that shaped almost twenty years of competition between the United States and the Soviet Union