The UK Space Agency has teamed up with Dundee Science Centre in a bid to find the young astronauts of the future.
As part of a £1.5 million investment, the space exploration body will bring the ‘Destination Space’ project to the City of Discovery.
The city’s science centre is one of 20 across the country to host the event, which it is hoped will encourage youngsters to gain an interest in space flight.
‘Destination Space’ revolves around the story of the European Space Agency’s first British astronaut, Tim Peake, who will undertake a six-month expedition to the heavens.
As well as learning about Tim’s work on the International Space Station, the programme, which is led by the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, will celebrate the team behind him, highlighting the opportunities for young people across the science and space sector.
Rebecca Erskine, exhibition and community engagement manager at Dundee Science Centre, said: “We are incredibly excited to be celebrating Tim Peake’s very important mission with our visitors who deserve to share and feel a part of his exciting space trip.
“Our programme of events will engage and inspire family audiences and create a real sense of pride throughout the country.
“As Tim flies into space to carry out experiments aboard the International Space Station, these events will encourage children to be more curious, ask big questions and become truly amazed by the awe-inspiring world of space.”
Destination Space will launch at the start of World Space Week in early October. The show will also go on tour throughout Dundee and Fife community centres.
The news follows the appointment of a former Nasa trainer and communicator as fundraising and projects manager at Dundee Science Centre.
Originally from California, Dundee University graduate Deidra Baker, 55, worked with Nasa for 15 years in communications and astronaut training, including three years in Russia supporting Phase 1 of the International Space Station, specifically preparing onboard video and digital training products for astronauts.