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Space

Learn the science behind all things space related.

Last updated 14 May 2026
Portrait of Jarrod Chua with telescope

Comics to Cosmos: A Singaporean Space Cartoonist's Journey

Meet Jarrod Chua, the Singaporean behind Spaceytales, who turned a pandemic hobby into a space edutainment brand commissioned by NASA. Read his story and find out how comics are making STEM fun.

Close-up of a mirror disco ball covered in small square tiles reflecting blue, pink, orange, and red lights.

From Parties to Planets: The Science of Disco Balls

Discover how the disco ball went from party decor to scientific tool. Explore its history and surprising role in space exploration and astronomy.

Blue collage with a star map, full moon on a green star, a comet photo, a halftone eye, and gold sparkle shapes.

Night at the Museum: Stargazing at Science Centre Singapore

Join a stargazing session at Science Centre Singapore's Observatory to see the night sky up close. Visit on select Fridays for a live planetarium show and guided stargazing with science educators.

BBC Earth show title card for Solar System: Voyage Into the Unknown, featuring an icy alien landscape with Jupiter in the background.

Prof Brian Cox Shows Us The Solar System

Explore Prof Brian Cox's thoughts on cosmic voids, alien worlds, and outer space acoustics ahead of BBC Earth's new series, Solar System.

Three cultural star constellation interpretations: Thailand's Dao Tao turtle, Greece's Orion hunter, and Java's Waluku plough.

Science Café: Beyond the Stars (Apr 2025)

Explore how stars guided cultures across Asia and beyond. Visit Science Centre Singapore's Observatory for stargazing every month.

Two people in black and white portraits surrounded by math equations, sheet music, a violin, keyboard, and black hole photo.

Science Café: Music & String Theory (Aug 2025)

Discover how string theory and music are connected at Science Centre Singapore's August 2025 Science Café, featuring talks by a physicist and a composer.

A red blood moon eclipse dominates a blue sky above illustrated buildings with tall spires and white clouds.

Why is this Lunar Eclipse So Special?

On 3rd March 2026, Singapore will witness a rare blood moon on the 15th day of Lunar New Year. Find out the science behind it and how to catch it live.

A daily tear-off calendar page showing July 25, 2025, Friday, with Chinese lunar and Muharram 1447H dates.

Why Your Calendar Changes Every Year

Find out why festive dates like Lunar New Year and Hari Raya shift each year, and how the Sun, Moon, and Earth shape the calendars we live by.