The UK Space Agency will be docking its 72-foot model rocket at the Queen Links, Aberdeen, from 3 to 7 August, bringing the ‘Space for Everyone’ tour to the region.

This initiative aims to captivate and educate the next generation, showcasing the UK’s space industry and the diverse array of career opportunities available.

Throughout the event, organisations including The World Wildlife Fund for Nature in collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and Scotland based leading launch providers Orbex and Skyrora, will be in attendance – highlighting the thriving space industry in Scotland and beyond.

The Space for Everyone tour aims to shine a light on the pivotal role of space in enhancing life on Earth.

Visitors including children, families, and teachers will have the opportunity to witness first-hand how space technologies benefit our daily lives and gain insights into the continuous efforts to explore the great unknown.

UK Space Agency deputy CEO, Ian Annett, said: “Our Space for Everyone tour is an exciting opportunity for young people, and their parents, in Aberdeen to see first-hand what it is really like to work in the space sector and to learn about careers in this growing and exciting industry.

“The space sector requires various skills – many not traditionally associated with it – and champions inclusivity and the need for innovation.

“You don’t have to be a rocket scientist, or even an astronaut, as there are a host of talents needed to bring space closer to our daily lives and improve our understanding of this critical part of the environment for the benefit of the planet and its people.”

Space for Everyone promises an immersive experience, incorporating virtual reality headsets to provide insights into what a launch from the UK looks like, and the job roles involved in making it happen.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore various interactive areas, learning about the crucial role of satellites and discovering the diverse career paths available within the UK space industry.

British astronaut Tim Peake said: “The Space for Everyone tour will demonstrate the incredible capacity of space to inspire. It took thousands of people to make my mission to the International Space Station possible and there is a huge variety of careers on offer in space right here in the UK.

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“I hope this activity sparks an interest in the future generations who will take our space sector to new heights.”

Admission to the tour is free, no booking required, and while the event is primarily targeted towards children aged 9 to 18, the UK Space Agency says it will be appropriate for all ages.

The tour first kicked off in Southampton in June and will visit a further four locations around the UK after Aberdeen.