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Exactly a decade ago today, on 15 December 2015, the Science Museum’s Energy Hall was buzzing with excitement. Thousands of school children, members of the public, museum staff, and people across the space sector, had gathered to witness a moment of history.

Rockets grab attention, but satellites keep Britain running. Libby Jackson, Head of Space, agrees with the conclusions of a new House of Lords report: understanding space is not a luxury — it’s critical for the nation.

To mark World Stroke Day, Assistant Curator Alana Surowiec explores some of the incredible objects in the collection that have transformed how this life-threatening condition is diagnosed and reflects upon her own personal experience.