National Numeracy Day 2024: Numberblocks sends toy into space

To celebrate National Numeracy Day, Numberblock Ten (second from left) will be lifted into space by a balloon

Today is a big day for maths and numbers, as it's National Numeracy Day.

National Numeracy Day aims to inspire a love of maths in young people and adults.

As part of the day, BBC show Numberblocks will be sending a toy of one of their characters into space to represent the plan to reach new heights in maths.

What's happening on National Numeracy Day 2024?

Using a giant balloon vehicle filled with hydrogen, the Numberblocks team will be sending Ten up into the sky for a space adventure.

It'll rise to more than 33km - the very top 0.05% of Earth's atmosphere.

As the balloon travels, the pressure change will cause it to expand and burst, leaving Numberblock Ten in the atmosphere whilst the spacecraft parachutes back to the ground safely.

Teacher and presenter Bobby Seagull will be joining the celebrations

The campaign's ambassadors, Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones and celebrity maths teacher Bobby Seagull, are hosting a live stream of activities to encourage having fun with numbers.

There are also be videos from Bobby and Katya on how to build your own Numberblock Ten rocket, as well as a dance party that brings maths to the moves.