Beagle 2 Celebration Day

Celebrate the Beagle 2 Mars mission with family activities, expert talks and a special plaque unveiling for space fans of all ages.

Join the National Space Centre and the UK Space Agency for a special one‑day celebration of the Beagle 2 Mars mission – a landmark moment in European space exploration led from Leicester. Discover the extraordinary story of Britain’s first Mars lander through hands‑on family activities, inspiring talks and a unique lunchtime plaque unveiling marking the historic Lander Operation Control Centre.

The afternoon culminates in an in‑depth panel discussion for highly science‑engaged audiences, offering rare insight from those close to the mission and those that have benefited from the new space approach that Beagle 2 laid the foundations for.

Whether you’re a curious family, space enthusiast or passionate science supporter, this is a one‑off opportunity to explore a mission that changed our understanding of Mars – and our place in space.