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Who was the first woman in space?
We know the names of the first men in space, and on the Moon - but what about the women?
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Anne of Denmark
A cultural pioneer and art collector — uncover the life of the Stuart monarch who commissioned the Queen's House in Greenwich
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What would happen if the Moon disappeared?
Do we really need the Moon in the night sky? What is its actual purpose?
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Who was Captain Woodget?
Remembered as the most successful captain of the Cutty Sark, Captain Woodget broke records and gained acclaim in the maritime world
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What was the first animal in space?
Since the very beginning of space exploration, animals have been used in space programmes
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What do astronauts eat in space?
How are foods and drinks prepared for the long journey into space? How do the astronauts eat and drink?
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Emma Hamilton and the decade that shook Europe
Emma became involved in European politics at a time of great turbulence and conflict following the French Revolution.
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Inside the exhibition: Death in the ice
Get a glimpse inside Death in the ice, the new exhibition telling the tragic tale of Franklin's final expedition to the arctic which ended in the loss of 129 men.
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Jane Franklin: a remarkable woman
Dr Claire Warrior, Senior Exhibitions Curator, tells the story of how Lady Franklin influenced both the search for husband John Franklin and how he is remembered today