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Apologies in advance for being the bearer of sad news but after a great deal of deliberation Ken Willoughby has decided that it is time to bring down the curtain on Space Lectures.

In common I’m sure with other events; the Covid pandemic has left an indelible mark on Space Lectures. Even now issues remain with Ken’s preferred venues and suppliers, that coupled with remaining unknowns and uncertainties make for anxious times when planning such an event. This plus an exchange rate that does us no favours has sadly left Ken with little option.

It remains for me to thank Ken on behalf of his small band of volunteers and loyal following of regular attendees for taking us on this wonderful journey: a journey that has lasted nearly 15 years and has forged many enduring friendships. Not to mention the £10,000+ that Space Lectures has been able to donate to UNICEF over the years. A charity particularly close to Ken’s heart.

Thanks again Ken it’s been a blast, to the space pioneers who have graced our stage: Ad Astra!!

Sorry, we've not yet announced our next event date. Come back soon or, better still, follow us on Twitter or Facebook as we'll be sure to make announcements there.

Ed Gibson / Cancelled

April 2021

Space Lectures are proud to present veteran NASA astronaut Ed Gibson.

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Jack Lousma

October 2019

USMC Colonel Jack Lousma proved to be a modest, humble and self-deprecating hero… yet gregarious too

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Gennady Padalka

April 2019

Gennady Ivanovich Padalka is a Russian Air Force officer and an RKA cosmonaut. Padalka currently has the world record for the most time spent in space.

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