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In 2017, the Leonids peak on the 17th and 18th November, with up to 15 meteors per hour.

Take a sneak peek at some of the latest objects to enter the National Space Centre's collection, including Buzz Aldrin's astronaut underwear!

Read the winning tale of the over 16 category in our Sci-Fi Shorts competition.

Read the winning tale of the under 16 category in our Sci-Fi Shorts competition.

60 years ago, Laika's historic flight paved the way for manned spaceflight.

Read the tale that won runner-up in the over 16 category in our Sci-Fi Shorts competition.

The stories of the many women in history who have deepened our understanding of the universe.

Read the tale that won runner-up in the under 16 category in our Sci-Fi Shorts competition.

Celebrating Dark Matter Day with cake and a Jelly Bean Universe!

In 2017, the Orionids peak on the night of Saturday 21 October, with up to 20 meteors per hour.