SOLD OUT - waiting list closed
In this unique opportunity, see behind the scenes of OrbAstro, Goring’s very own space tech satellite manufacturer who specialise in building and flying tiny satellites. Come and explore their satellite factory as they open their doors to the community for the first time, in this exclusive behind the scenes tour.
Discover all about how satellites are constructed and how this has changed over time, as well as what is involved in keeping them in orbit once they are up in space. In 2023 alone OrbAstro built over 30 satellites and was involved in launching a pioneering deep space asteroid survey. They are supported by the European Space Agency, UK Space Agency and Innovate UK.
Tour times available to book:
10:00am - 10:30am
10:30am - 11:00am
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Over 12s only. Please select your tour time slot when booking.
10 spaces available on each tour.
FREE but ticket is required.
Important event information:
Please arrive promptly for your tour.
A waiting list may be available once this event is fully booked.
Filming and photography will likely take place at this event. This will be used to showcase the 2024 GAP Festival both online and in printed articles. Images and footage will also be used to help future festival promotions. Please let the event marshals on the day know if you do not wish to be captured.
Doors will open no earlier than 10 minutes before the tour start time.
Sponsored by: OrbAstro
Discover all about how satellites are constructed and how this has changed over time, as well as what is involved in keeping them in orbit once they are up in space. In 2023 alone OrbAstro built over 30 satellites and was involved in launching a pioneering deep space asteroid survey. They are supported by the European Space Agency, UK Space Agency and Innovate UK.
Tour times available to book:
10:00am - 10:30am
10:30am - 11:00am
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Over 12s only. Please select your tour time slot when booking.
10 spaces available on each tour.
FREE but ticket is required.
Important event information:
Please arrive promptly for your tour.
A waiting list may be available once this event is fully booked.
Filming and photography will likely take place at this event. This will be used to showcase the 2024 GAP Festival both online and in printed articles. Images and footage will also be used to help future festival promotions. Please let the event marshals on the day know if you do not wish to be captured.
Doors will open no earlier than 10 minutes before the tour start time.
Sponsored by: OrbAstro
Saturday 08 June 2024
10:00 am - 10:30 am
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Sold Out
10:30 am
- 11:00 am
Sold Out
3:00 pm
- 3:30 pm
Sold Out
3:30 pm
- 4:00 pm
Sold Out
OrbAstro, 3 Thames Court, Goring, Reading RG8 9AQ
In this unique opportunity, see behind the scenes of OrbAstro, Goring’s very own space tech satellite manufacturer who specialise in building and flying tiny satellites. Come and explore their satellite factory as they open their doors to the community for the first time, in this exclusive behind the scenes tour.
Discover all about how satellites are constructed and how this has changed over time, as well as what is involved in keeping them in orbit once they are up in space. In 2023 alone OrbAstro built over 30 satellites and was involved in launching a pioneering deep space asteroid survey. They are supported by the European Space Agency, UK Space Agency and Innovate UK.
Tour times available to book:
10:00am - 10:30am
10:30am - 11:00am
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Over 12s only. Please select your tour time slot when booking.
10 spaces available on each tour.
FREE but ticket is required.
Important event information:
Please arrive promptly for your tour.
A waiting list may be available once this event is fully booked.
Filming and photography will likely take place at this event. This will be used to showcase the 2024 GAP Festival both online and in printed articles. Images and footage will also be used to help future festival promotions. Please let the event marshals on the day know if you do not wish to be captured.
Doors will open no earlier than 10 minutes before the tour start time.
Sponsored by: OrbAstro
Discover all about how satellites are constructed and how this has changed over time, as well as what is involved in keeping them in orbit once they are up in space. In 2023 alone OrbAstro built over 30 satellites and was involved in launching a pioneering deep space asteroid survey. They are supported by the European Space Agency, UK Space Agency and Innovate UK.
Tour times available to book:
10:00am - 10:30am
10:30am - 11:00am
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Over 12s only. Please select your tour time slot when booking.
10 spaces available on each tour.
FREE but ticket is required.
Important event information:
Please arrive promptly for your tour.
A waiting list may be available once this event is fully booked.
Filming and photography will likely take place at this event. This will be used to showcase the 2024 GAP Festival both online and in printed articles. Images and footage will also be used to help future festival promotions. Please let the event marshals on the day know if you do not wish to be captured.
Doors will open no earlier than 10 minutes before the tour start time.
Sponsored by: OrbAstro