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Determining where space begins is not as simple as drawing a line in the sky. The boundary between Earth and space is shaped by physics, our atmosphere, and human convention, from Near Space and the famous Kármán line to the altitude at which you'd officially become an astronaut. Having completed over 2,000 Near Space flights, our aerospace experts at Sent Into Space have the experience to guide you through these definitions. In this article, we explore what defines the bound

For those of us old enough to remember, the Angry Birds game was nothing short of a cultural phenomenon when it first arrived on the scene, and it’s continued to captivate peoples’ imaginations – and thumbs – ever since! To celebrate the upcoming re-release of the fan-favourite Angry Birds Space, Rovio got in touch to help them transport Red beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, for real this time… Stratospheric Slingshot Building a slingshot doesn’t exactly sound like rocket scienc

Francis Bourgeois has become a social media superstar over the last few years, with his charming locomotive videos exposing a whole new generation to the joys of trainspotting. Ahead of his upcoming stint as a Top Gear presenter, this rather unconventional Gucci model turned his attention to the skies as he attempted to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. We were even asked to tag along for the ride, with Shine TV producing the show for Channel 4’s epic two-p

We teamed up with the Houston Texans and Bud Light to launch a robotic bartender into the upper stratosphere to pour the world's first-ever beer in space.

Kansas City Royals is a Major League Baseball team playing in the Central division of the American League – and an extremely successful one at that, having won a whopping four American League pennants and two World Series championships . When it came time to pick an Official Craft Beer supplier, the team didn’t have to look any further than its own backyard, selecting the Kansas City born-and-brewed Boulevard Brewing Company. The company has gone on to become the largest spec

Anker is the world's number one mobile charging brand, and its Prime Power Banks have garnered rave reviews since their release a couple of years ago. Never a company to rest on its laurels though, Anker contacted us to put the Prime range's charge everything everywhere mantra to the ultimate test ... by sending it into space! The ultimate power bank durability test However, simply having a power bank survive a space launch wasn't enough for the brand's ambitious engineers,

Manned spaceflight stands as one of the true pinnacles of human ingenuity – especially considering how rapidly the associated...

Let’s face it, most of us have eaten an Oreo at some point or other, with some of us guilty of eating far too many. However, for the uninitiated, Oreo is one of the most famous cookie brands ever to grace the face of the planet, and its irresistible creme-filled delights can be found on supermarket shelves across more than 100 countries worldwide. Those in the know will also be familiar with the age-old tradition of dunking an Oreo into a cold glass of milk, a match made in h

Having graced television screens for nearly 15 years and spanned an impressive 19 series – or ‘seasons’ for our friends across the pond – the BAFTA-winning TV gameshow A League of Their Own  is nothing short of a British institution. So when Sky asked us to bring an out-of-this-world twist to one of the show’s challenges, it’s no exaggeration to say we jumped at the chance. The premise was simple: to push Jamie Redknapp, Jill Scott and Micah Richards’ nerve to the limit by ho

The often overlooked high-altitude balloon (HAB) has proven itself to be a true workhorse of the scientific community. It enables the acquisition of invaluable atmospheric, astronomical and climatic data that would usually be impossible to obtain either from the ground or via aeroplane. Despite this, many people aren’t even aware that HABs exist, let alone know the ins and outs of how they work. This article will take a peek behind the curtain, demystifying the science and en

We're no strangers to pushing boundaries—figuratively and literally. From launching blockbuster movie trailers to blending smoothies at high altitudes, we've always embraced the challenge of taking campaigns to extraordinary places. When Samsonite approached us with the idea of subjecting their Proxis suitcase to the most extreme durability test imaginable, we knew we were in for an exciting project. They didn't just want a gentle trip to the stratosphere; they wanted their s

Blue Peter approached us with an extraordinary request for World Space Week—a challenge to make ice cream in space.

When we glance up at the night sky, our eyes often fall upon the moon, Earth's companion for more than 4 billion years. But picture our planet temporarily having a much smaller satellite. Say hello to 2024 PT5, an asteroid which will be turning Earth's temporary mini-moon between September 29 and November 25, 2024. What exactly is a Mini Moon Recently, there's been a great deal of excitement around the prospect of Earth receiving a 'mini-moon', and understandably, you're prob

As one of Major League Soccer’s most famous and decorated clubs, holding the record for most MLS Cup titles, LA Galaxy likely comes to mind when you think about soccer. Over the years LA Galaxy have hosted the likes of David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Stephen Gerrard, and many more football superstars. Anticipating the launch of their new retro-inspired Adidas third kit, LA Galaxy approached us with an out-of-this-world challenge. Fitting to their name, LA Galaxy proposed t

YouTuber Half-Asleep Chris, known for his creative Lego builds, teamed up with Sent Into Space to launch a custom-built Lego roller coaster into space, capturing the incredible journey for Chris's millions of followers. Half-Asleep Chris Takes His Lego Builds to New Heights Chris came to us with a truly out-of-the-box challenge. He envisioned a Lego roller coaster spacecraft, and we were thrilled to help him make it happen. The goal was to send this custom-built Lego roller c

We partnered with Samsung and X (formerly Twitter) to launch the new flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra into space, testing the smartphone's cutting-edge camera capabilities in one of the harshest operating environments around. Throughout February, over a dozen S24 Ultra handsets were launched into space. The mission involved capturing space-to-Earth scenery from various locations across the Western United States, with flights over Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles and more. Th

Since April 22nd, 1970, millions of people have been celebrating Earth Day across the world. Earth Day is a chance to focus on ways to help this pale blue dot we call home by striving to reduce deforestation, pollution, and littering. Some people plant trees, while others focus on improving their recycling efforts, reducing their reliance on single-use plastics and switching to more environmentally friendly consumption habits, among many other ways to preserve and protect the

With their new release of the Blue Dot watch, Diatom are breaking the mould when it comes to space flown technology. Sent Into Space has partnered with Diatom to authenticate and launch every Blue Dot watch into space. The Blue Dot is a meteorite watch containing metal from a lunar flown Apollo command module which we elevate to new heights through a space launch. Space Flown Watches Space watches represent a captivating fusion of human ingenuity, exploration, and the timel

Since its founding in 2002, spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX has made waves in the space industry. It began with the Falcon 1 in 2006 — and 17 years later, the company is on their way to Mars. While it might sound like something out of a sci-fi film to the rest of us, founder and CEO Elon Musk hopes that SpaceX's Starship, currently under development, will be the vehicle to help us build cities on the red planet. Manufactured at Starbase, one of the world’s first commercial spa

Writer William Shakespeare is arguably among the most well-known people to have lived. With his words known the world over, what better way to celebrate him than by going out of this world? inVerse Films came to us to send an engraved portrait of Shakespeare over 100,000 feet above the Earth for their film 'Lovers and Madmen', directed by Jack Jewers and narrated by Tom Baker. The film is part of a series by Jewers that looks to address significant milestones and events using