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Saturday 4 October 25

Gosport World Space Week Trail Launch

Come and take part in hands-on Space activities at Gosport Discovery Centre and find your first rocket on the digital space trail around Gosport.

• Event Location: Gosport Discovery Centre, PO12 1BT
• Event Time: 10:00 - 15:00

Saturday 4 October 25

Family Saturday's

This World Space Week, join local artist duo the Cut-up Club for a special Family Saturdays session exploring collage making and techniques. Using repurposed vintage materials, families will work together to craft out-of-this-world cosmic collages inspired by swirling galaxies, shimmering stars, and distant planets. At the end of the session, participants will have their very own unique space collage to take home. Family Saturdays are free to attend with a suggested donation of £3. No booking is required, and you can drop in and out of the session. All materials will be provided, suitable for families with children aged 3 - 12 years old.

• Event Location: Aspex �������, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, PO1 3BF
• Event Time: 11:00 - 13:00

Saturday 4 October 25

Southsea Library - Fun and Crafts

Each year, World Space Week highlights a unique theme that reflects the evolving role of space in our lives. This year, World Space Week is on 4-10 October.

This year's theme, “Living in Space,” explores the technologies, challenges and innovations that will enable humans to thrive beyond Earth. From spacecraft going to the Moon to the future Space Station Starlab, the themes spark global conversation about how we can sustain life in space and shape the next era of human exploration.

Come to Southsea Library on 4 October at 2 pm for an afternoon of fun and crafts and to discover more about space!

• Event Location: Southsea Library, PO5 3QQ
• Event Time: 14:00

Tuesday 7 October 25

Gravitational Waves - The First Ten Years of a New Astronomy 

Spend an evening with experts from UoP's ICG celebrating new discoveries from the first ten years of gravitational wave astronomy and plans for the future of this exciting new field of research.

Event Location: Spinnaker Tower, PO1 3TT

Event Time: 20:00 - 21:00

Wednesday 8 October 25

Space and Creativity 

Can Art and Science boost each other? Absolutely - and a good example is the exploration of the topic of Space. David Bacon, Director of the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, will lead a presentation and discussion about how we can generate beautiful new work as creatives and science fans, inspired by our home: the Universe.

Event Location: Aspex �������, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, PO1 3BF

Event Time: 19:30 - 20:30

Wednesday 8 October 25

Heavens Above: Explore the Night Sky

To celebrate World Space Week, ������� Libraries and Hampshire Astronomical Group are partnering up to present a special evening event, Heaven’s Above: Explore the Night Sky. This free, family-friendly experience offers two entry times—6:30pm and 7:00pm—so please let us know your preference when booking. During the evening, you’ll have the chance to learn how to use a telescope, observe the night sky, handle real meteorites, and enjoy engaging talks and short films about astronomy. The event is suitable for all ages, but booking is essential. To reserve your place, call 023 9268 8057, email askalibrarian@portsmouthcc.gov.uk, or visit any ������� Library.

• Event Location: Central Library, Guildhall Square, PO1 2DX
• Event Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Thursday 9 October 25

World Space Week Schools Space Expo

An invitation-only event at ������� Guildhall for schools featuring workshops and activities run by local space scientists at the �������, space companies and STEM outreach organisations. FULLY BOOKED.

Event Location: ������� Guildhall, PO1 2AB

Event Time: 09:00 - 17:00

Thursday 9 October 25

Space - Exploration vs Exploitation

An expert panel discussion on the current and future opportunities made possible through exploring space and space technology.

• Sam Doody, Airbus ������� Site Director and Head of Microwave Instruments Mission Customisation, will share Airbus’s future plans for remote sensing and upcoming rover missions to the Moon and Mars.
• Louise Butt, Director of Space South Central, will explore the emergence of space as a warfighting domain and its wider implications.
• Alan Cross, STFC NW Space Cluster Development Manager, will deliver a forward-looking presentation on how, in the longer term, expanding into space could help address major global challenges here on Earth.
• The discussion will be hosted by Dr Jen Gupta from the ������� — known for her appearances on The Sky at Night and Secrets of Our Universe with Tim Peake.

Event Location: Park Building, PO1 2BZ

Event Time: 18:00 - 19:30

Friday 10 October 25

2009: Moon - A No. 6 Cinema Screening

No. 6 Cinema is proud to support the �������’s World Space Week celebrations with a special screening of Moon (Certificate 15). Before the film begins, there will be a panel discussion exploring the themes and ideas raised by the movie with leading experts from the �������. Directed by Duncan Jones, this acclaimed 2009 science fiction film follows an astronaut nearing the end of his three-year mission at a lunar mining base, confronting the challenges of life beyond Earth.

Event Location: Eldon Building, Room 1.10, PO1 2DJ

Event Time: Panel session 18:30 - 19:00, Film screening 19:00 onwards

Ticket Cost: £7, £5 for under 25's

Events after World Space Week

The Gosport Digital Trail will be finishing on Thursday 30 October. Come and join us for hands-on space activities and ask us any questions about the digital trail activities.

• Event Location: Gosport Discovery Centre, PO12 1BT
• Event Time: 10:00 - 13:30

Saturday 4 - Wednesday 29 October 25

Gosport Digital Rocket Trail

Come and find our rockets in Gosport to unlock Space activities for all the family.  Our rockets have been designed and decorated by schools in Gosport.  Each one has a QR code for you to access Space activities.  The trail will run from World Space Week to half-term.  If you miss the rockets at their locations, come and see them all on Thursday, 30th October, at the Gosport Discovery Centre.

Daily Hot Specials at the Hub, Dennis Sciama, PO1 3FX

Monday 6 October - Astronaut Classics

• Space Burgers: Cheeseburger with onions & hot sauce
• Tater Space Tots

Tuesday 7 October - Thai in Orbit

• Thai Green Curry Flatbreads (Vegetarian option available)
• Vegetable Thai Curry Flatbread (Inspired by space cuisine)

Wednesday 8 October - Galaxy Comforts 

• Galaxy Mac & Cheese
• Optional: Atom-Smoked Sausage
• Garlic Bread & Salad

Thursday 9 October - Meteorite Feast 

• Meteorite Meatball Hot Baguette
• Wedges & Ranch Dressing
• Plant-Based Version Available

Friday 10 October - Cosmic Wrap-Up

• Pre-Made Burritos (as eaten in space)
• Cosmic Salad

Confectionery Specials (Available all week)

Across all ������� Catering Units

• Rocket Lollies
• Space Raider Crisps
• Milky Stars
• Flying Saucers (Space Dust)

Additional Specials from Rees Halls

• Meteor Meatballs in Red Sauce
• Pie & Mash (Moon Landing Mash)
• Planet Pizzas (Various Toppings – Round Like Planets)