"I was a bit uncertain as to what to exactly expect. Surely the spectacular actual spaceships that were on display before would not be binned? They have not! With a few relatively small tweaks, features the same items as Exploring Space did when it closed. But it's also worth pointing out that Exploring Space changed considerably over its lifespan, with items like Tim Peake's space capsule and a spacesuit belonging to the first Brit in space, Helen Sharman, being added way after its 1986 opening."
"The spaceships remain the focal point of the exhibition: Peake's Soyuz capsule and the Apollo 10 command module are now right next to each other, and much closer to the barrier. They've also been tilted and elevated so that they have much more presence in the room, and it's easier to see inside these now curiously retrofuturistic pods. The parachute from Peake's capsule is suspended dramatically from the ceiling, far more striking than before. It's the same stuff, better placed."
The Science Museum updated its original space exhibition after nearly 40 years, retaining the key spacecraft while repositioning them for greater presence and visibility. The collection has been moved toward the back of the museum near the cafe and rearranged in a deliberate rehang. Major artifacts such as Tim Peake's Soyuz capsule and the Apollo 10 command module are displayed closer together, tilted and elevated, with Peake's parachute suspended dramatically. Interpretive panels now profile a diverse range of contributors to space exploration, including Katherine Johnson and David Scott, adding human context to the objects.
Read at Time Out London
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