In January 2026, ASDC awarded six grants in partnership with UK Space Agency as part of the ASDC Space Community of Practice. The events are taking place throughout February 2026, aligned with the themes of International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11th February 2026) or LGBT+ History Month.
The aim of the grants is to inspire diverse audiences by exploring topics of high public interest, from the threat of asteroids and space sustainability to themes highlighted in previous Space Community calls such as the dark universe, future space missions, and the search for habitable planets.
Grant recipients
- MathsWorld London,
- Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
- Oriel Science
- Centre of the Cell
- Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium
- Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
The events include a range of creative and engaging formats, such as planetarium shows, open evenings, workshops (in person or online), screenings, and pop‑up events - all designed to highlight the wonder of space science and broaden public participation.
