See iconic spacecraft and out-of-this-world objects in our exciting new free gallery. Opening in the museum's West Hall later this year, Space will bring together remarkable exhibits that celebrate both the first space age and the future of space exploration. Visitors will discover inspiring stories of human achievement in space travel, and discover significant space objects from a new perspective including:In a world first, two human flown spacecraft (Apollo 10 and Soyuz) displayed alongside one another, allowing visitors to compare the differences between a spacecraft that orbited the moon in 1969 and travelled to the International Space Station in 2015.An RL10 rocket engine, which has helped launch spacecraft to every planet in the solar system.The radio headset used by Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong to communicate with Mission Control.The Sokol spacesuit worn by Helen Sharman, the first Briton in space.A three-billion-year-old piece of the moon, brought back to Earth by the Apollo 15. Want all the updates on Space plus other exciting changes to the Science Museum as soon as they're announced? Make sure you're signed up to our newsletter to get all the latest news. Select Behind The Scenes in your email preferences for exclusive looks at the incredible conservation work going into preparing the objects for their home in the new gallery.Support us: be part of the discovery Find out how you can support the transformation of our museum spaces and inspire curiosity for generations to come. Discover how you can make a difference today: Support Us