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Why was Apollo called Apollo? | The history of spacecraft call signs
Used for communication in crewed spaceflights, spacecraft call signs have interesting histories.
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The Planets
Learn about the order, orbits, atmospheres and compositions of all the planets in our Solar System.
A royal day out in Greenwich
Tudor kings and queens, historic palaces and hidden histories - discover Greenwich's royal connections today
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The strange things humans have left on the Moon
The story of how we got humans to the Moon is a well-documented one. But what about after we leave the lunar surface - what is left behind?
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Cutty Sark Rig Climb
Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons
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Projectors, pranks and perpetual motion
From the satirical to the serious, the quest for longitude provoked a wealth of responses, some more worthy of attention than others.
STEM Maritime Careers Event at Cutty Sark
On Tuesday 11 February 2025, Cutty Sark held a special event for students interested in exploring careers in STEM and the maritime sector.
Blog post
The bombing of Rainbow Warrior: 40 years on
Forty years ago, the attack on the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior and death of photographer Fernando Pereira caused international outrage.
ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Find out more about the largest astrophotography competition in the world