2.5 hours
STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Free Tickets Available
Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm to 04:00 pm (GMT+00:00)
STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Harwell Campus, Didcot, United Kingdom
Get ready for a cool adventure into space and science!
Join engineers Ryan and Laura, who are working on the Ariel space mission, as they share how we explore faraway planets called exoplanets - and why we need super cold technology (called cryogenics) to do it.
You’ll take part in a fun quiz, watch an amazing liquid nitrogen demonstration, and discover how STFC helps make these space missions possible. After the talk, head to the Visitor Centre for hands-on activities and workshops all themed around Ariel and space. It’s going to be a blast - science has never been so cool!
This in-person event will start promptly at 13:30 and will finish at 16:00. It is suitable for ages 7 and up, although this is just a guideline.
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One ticket is required for each person attending the event (over the age of 1).
Tickets for in-person events close the night before the event: if you would like to join us online only, please visit: https://ArielEngineeringOnlineOnly.eventbrite.co.uk
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Tickets for Talking Science : Designing for Deep Space: Ariel’s Amazing Engineering can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Designing for Deep Space(in person) | Free |