Services

Whether you're 4 or 21, there's a place for you at Space Arca. All of our services are free for the young people we support, and are designed to grow with them, from their very first rocket launch to their very first job in the Space Industry.

Children

Sparking curiosity through play. Our youngest explorers learn that space is for everyone, and that asking big questions is the first step on every mission.

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Little Launchers
Ages 4 - 6

Hands-on play sessions where children design, build and launch their very own foam and paper rockets.

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Star Stories
Ages 4 - 7

Storytelling under our portable planetarium dome, bringing myths, planets and constellations to life.

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Cosmic Crafts
Ages 4 - 8

Creative art sessions where children paint planets, build galaxies in jars and make their own mission patches.

Teens

Turning curiosity into confidence. We help teenagers build real skills, make informed choices about their future, and meet the people already working in space.

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Career Compass
Ages 13 - 16

One-to-one guidance to help teens choose their school subjects with confidence, and see the many routes into the Space Industry.

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STEM4GIRLS
Girls aged 11 - 17

Our flagship program for girls, offering coding, engineering and science workshops in a supportive, welcoming space.

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Launch Site Visits
Ages 13 - 17

Fully funded trips to space centres, observatories and research labs to see the industry up close.

Specialist Skills

Preparing for lift-off. Our advanced programs give young adults the specialist skills, qualifications and connections they need to launch their careers.

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Spacecraft Engineering Foundations
Ages 16 - 21

An introduction to CAD, mechanics and structural design, using real spacecraft components as case studies.

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Software for Space
Ages 16 - 21

Learn Python, embedded systems and the principles behind the flight software that keeps missions running.

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Electronics & Avionics Workshop
Ages 16 - 21

Hands-on circuit design, soldering and sensor integration, building the electronics that power spacecraft.