Experience an Inspiring Journey to Space...
Step inside the world of human spaceflight with Daniel Tani, a veteran NASA Astronaut who has spent over 130 days living and working aboard three Space Shuttles and the International Space Station.
This is a rare chance to hear first-hand what it’s truly like to leave Earth and live and work in space. From spacewalks high above the planet to the reality of daily life in orbit, Dan will share the moments you don’t see in the documentaries, taking you behind the training, behind the missions, and the real human impact of seeing the Earth from space.
You’ll also have the opportunity to ask your own questions and engage directly, making this a genuinely interactive and memorable experience.
Our Space Social events bring together people who share a fascination with space; from curious beginners to industry professionals. Whether you come on your own or with friends or family, you’ll be part of a welcoming and passionate community.
We offer a range of ticket options depending on the level of access and interaction you would like.
If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what it’s like to be out there, this is your chance to find out.
2026 Astronaut Appearances & Space Events
The Armchair Astronaut is pleased to support the space community by listing relevant third-party events on our website.
We provide these listings as a service to our audience, offering clear and factual information about activities taking place across the space sector in the UK and Europe. We do not receive any commission or benefits.
Listings are provided for informational purposes only and do not represent endorsement, sponsorship, or partnership. All event information is supplied by the organiser. Details and links are verified by us when published but the organiser remains responsible for the event and any updates.
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Sara García Alonso
Sara García Alonso
Sara García Alonso
Ken Ham
Sara García Alonso
Sara García Alonso
6th-10th July 2026
ISSET Mission Discovery
King's College, London, UK
Steve Swanson
Sara García Alonso
Steve Swanson
6th-10th July 2026
ISSET Mission Discovery
King's College, London, UK
Dan Tani
Iceland Eclipse 2026
Charlie Duke
Charlie Duke
Iceland Eclipse 2026
Charlie Duke
Sandra Magnus
Iceland Eclipse 2026
Iceland Eclipse 2026
Iceland Eclipse 2026
Iceland Eclipse 2026
Iceland Eclipse 2026
12th - 15th August 2026
Snæfelsness Peninsula, Iceland
Astronauts:
- Chris Boshuizen
- Jeanette Epps
- Ron Garan
- Joan Higginbotham
- Christopher Huie
- Sian Proctor
- Sara Sabry
- Keisha Schahaff
- Amelie Schoenenwald
Tim Peake
Chris Hadfield
Save The Date
24th September - 14th October 2026
"ASTRONAUTS: The Quest To Explore Space" stage show.
16 locations across England.
Save The Date
Chris Hadfield
Save The Date
Saturday 7th November 2026
Members Only SPECIAL Event!
Cranfield, UK
Tickets available from Saturday 11th July 2026 when guest speaker is announced. Currently, this will be a members only special event.
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
*** TOUR CANCELLED ***
"Exploring The New Space Age" stage show.
14/Nov: Cambridge, UK
15/Nov: Lowry, Salford, UK
17/Nov: York, UK
18/Nov: Stockton-On-Tees, UK
23/Nov: Southend-On-Sea, UK
24/Nov: Leicester, UK
This tour has been cancelled.
Coming Soon: Notable Human Spaceflight Events & Launches
The Armchair Astronaut is pleased to support the space community by highlighting upcoming and notable human spaceflight events, missions, and launches.
These listings are provided as a public service, offering clear, factual information about key activities taking place across the human spaceflight sector.
All information was correct at the time of publishing but remain subject to change.
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NASA Boeing Starliner-1 Launch
No earlier than April 2026
Artemis III Launch
Artemis III Launch
Crewed Flight
Scheduled for 2027-2028
Our Space Community Partners
When will you meet an Astronaut?
... because "once in a lifetime" is never enough!
Our Previous Missions...
Mike Foale
Susan Kilrain
Charlie Duke
Milton Keynes, UK June 2017
Charlie Duke
Susan Kilrain
Charlie Duke
Milton Keynes, UK September 2017
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Susan Kilrain
Susan Kilrain
Cranfield, UK May 2025
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Chris Sembroski
Cranfield, UK March 2026
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