Apollo and Beyond
What is it like to walk on the Moon?
Only 24 people, the Apollo astronauts who reached lunar orbit, have ever escaped the pull of Earth’s gravity. Share their adventure on the Moon in this show celebrating 50 years of exploration beyond our planet.
Then step into a realistic future lunar colony and discover what life could be like in the Moon’s low gravity. Produced by the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Show type
Astronomy / History Duration: 23 min KS2 – KS5 / Families / AdultsWhat audiences take away from Apollo and Beyond
Format360° fulldome film in our mobile planetarium
Running time23 minutes
Suitable forKS2–KS5, Families, Adults
SubjectsAstronomy, History
- The Apollo missions to the Moon
- Gravity on Earth and on the Moon
- What a future Moon base could look like
Curriculum links
Earth and spaceForcesKS2–KS5
Frequently asked questions
What age is Apollo and Beyond suitable for?
Apollo and Beyond is suitable for KS2–KS5, Families, Adults. Tell us your year groups and we will check it is the right fit, or suggest an alternative.
How long is Apollo and Beyond?
The film runs for about 23 minutes. Most schools book it as part of a 45–60 minute session with a live, presenter-led introduction and time for questions.
Can we combine Apollo and Beyond with a live astronomer show?
Yes. Book it as our 2-in-1 performance: a live, presenter-led tour of tonight’s real night sky, followed by Apollo and Beyond and a Q&A.
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