AN OUT of this world Space Day event has taken place.

Many visitors attended The Hive to find out about space exploration and the technology being used to gather knowledge of other planets in the solar system.

Henry Bugg,4, from Worcester, who was there with his family, said: “I liked doing the little Lego things and the bumble bee things [model robots].”

His grandmother, Judith Charsten, 60, from Whitby, said: “It’s very interesting and has lots of things to see and do.

"It’s good to see how the science here today compliments much of what is taught to children in schools.

"It's fascinating."

"Henry is really enjoying it and it's a great way to catch up with my family who live down here."

Robin Brand, 72, who had travelled from Hampshire, said: “It’s great to see youngsters being involved.

"The Hive is such a splendid facility to hold this wonderful event - a modern building fit for the purpose.”

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Mark Perman, secretary of The British Interplanetary Society, said: “The event is to engage people on the wonders of space.

"If visitors here today get a taste for hobby astronomy, they can then go back to where they live and join their local astronomical society.

“Toy rockets are easy for children and adults to make in a matter of hours, compared with, say, a model aeroplane so it’s something that people can have fun with and learn about science at the same time."

Visitors were able to take a 3D planet walk and watch static rockets firing in a controlled environment and finding out what astronauts eat and they cope with weightlessness in space.

Scientists from the University of Worcester discussed the use of robotics in space to explore planets, in atmospheres inhospitable to human life.

University of Wolverhampton staff demonstrated optical illusions.

A rocket selfie booth was installed for snaps to be taken.

A 20 minute film was shown, looking at the women behind the Apollo 11 mission.

The documentary used a mix of new and archive interviews, telling a story of equality at the heart of the space race.

The Space Day event was held on Saturday, October 5 between 10:30am - 4pm.