SPECIAL EVENT SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2007
An important anniversary in the history of space exploration takes place next month. Fifty years ago, on 4th October 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to successfully orbit the earth. This simple basketball-sized sphere was to change the course of history, and its launch is now widely regarded as heralding the dawn of the space age.
To celebrate this historic event, we are hosting a special day of activities on Saturday 29th September 2007, with free admittance for the over 50s (bring your ID!)
  Digital Theatre Shows Playing
SATURDAY 29th SEPT ONLY
Opening Hours 11.30pm - 5.00pm
TIME
AGE RANGE
 Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
12.00pm
 Suitable for family groups and children up to 10 years old
 Dawn of the Space Age
1.00pm
 No entry for children under 6 years
 Dawn of the Space Age
2.00pm
 No entry for children under 6 years
 No Show
3.00pm
  
 Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
4.00pm
 Suitable for family groups and children up to 10 years old

 
SPECIAL SPUTNIK ACTIVITIES
TIME
Sputnik - A 50 year Legacy
Presentation by Dr Tom Mason (Director)
2.15pm
Launch your own Sputnik Competition
Make and launch your own Sputnik, with prizes for the winning satellites!
3.00pm
Sputnik - A 50 year Legacy
Presentation by Dr Tom Mason (Director)
4.15pm
 
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