Space Lectures

The world of inspirational presentations by astronauts and space/aviation professionals ...

[Space Lectures @Space_Lectures]

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

[NASA's Johnson Space Center @NASAJohnson]

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. https://t.co/jnYvAzykJI

[Space Lectures @Space_Lectures]

Early bird tickets are still available until 1st June. Get yours now @armchair_astro 🚀

[TheArmchairAstronaut @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:
https://t.co/EYKIaqcCBc

[Peggy Whitson @AstroPeggy]

#OTD in 2017 I performed the Space Station's 200th spacewalk with @Astro2fish

[Reid Wiseman @astro_reid]

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.

[Space Lectures @Space_Lectures]

A Bargain! Early Bird Price:
CHILD £29.00 each
ADULT £39.00 each

[TheArmchairAstronaut @armchair_astro]

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 🚀
https://t.co/EYKIaqcCBc

[Andy Saunders - Apollo Remastered @AndySaunders_1]

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)

[Space Lectures @Space_Lectures]

Meet Astronaut Dan Tani live in Cranfield, UK on 11th July 2026.
Tickets available: https://t.co/aLBrKT03iE

[TheArmchairAstronaut @armchair_astro]

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: https://t.co/EYKIaqcCBc
@armchair_astro

[Space Lectures @Space_Lectures]

Artemis II : Photo credit NASA/John Kraus.

April 1, 2026

[Vix Southgate 🦊 @Victrix75]

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: https://t.co/mXXlZNGEam 😍 @F_French

[NASA @NASA]

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.

[NASA @NASA]

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: https://t.co/doIjUqa1cx

[Space Lectures @Space_Lectures]

@KeithHaviland @NASA Now I can truly believe we are going back to the Moon @MarkStopwatch 🚀🚀🚀

[Keith Haviland @KeithHaviland]

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

[Reid Wiseman @astro_reid]

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!

[Space Lectures @Space_Lectures]

@AndySaunders_1 I’m so envious, have a wonderful launch day Andy 🚀🚀🚀

[Andy Saunders - Apollo Remastered @AndySaunders_1]

Remembering Jim Lovell, who would have turned 98 today.
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[NASA History Office @NASAhistory]

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."

[ＣＯＮＴＡＣＴ ＬＩＧＨＴ 。 ◯ *・ @contactlight69]

Honouring Gene Cernan, born #OTD March 14, 1934.

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[SPACE.com @SPACEdotcom]

We chat to legendary space shuttle commander Eileen Collins about her new documentary, 'Spacewoman' (interview) https://t.co/pKpHNyP37S

[NASA Artemis @NASAArtemis]

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. https://t.co/zSgvJMCzXL