Maggie Aderin-Pocock as a superhero
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Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Discover why we turned Maggie into a superhero

WHO IS MAGGIE ADERIN-POCOCK?

Name: Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Born: 1968
Occupation: Space Scientist
Nationality: British-Nigerian

Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a space scientist who designs powerful telescopes and instruments that help scientists explore space. But she’s not just a scientist—she’s also a science communicator. She’s the host of the BBC’s famous show “The Sky at Night”, where she shares her love for space with people of all ages.

Maggie was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child and moved between 13 schools growing up. But that didn’t stop her. She followed her dream of reaching the stars, proving that with curiosity and determination, you can do anything. Today, she travels the world inspiring young people to become scientists and explorers.
Maggie Aderin-Pocock, British space scientist and science communicator, smiling and standing next to a black Celestron telescope in a warmly lit room.
In The Remarkablz Universe, Maggie can leverage the speed of wind and use it to cut through matter. While studying the atmosphere through satellite optics, Maggie was caught in a powerful windstorm. Struck by a mysterious force, her body absorbed the storm’s energy. When she awoke, Maggie discovered she could manipulate the wind—not just feel it, but wield it like a blade. With a flick of her wrist, she could cut through steel, redirect storms, or carve pathways through obstacles - Windblade.

Superhero Backstory

Illustrated comic book cover titled “Windblade” featuring Maggie Aderin-Pocock as a superhero in a red and blue costume with futuristic visor glasses, standing in front of a science research facility. The comic is labeled as the "Space Science Issue" with feature headlines about satellites and out-of-the-box thinking.

MAGGIE'S COMIC BOOK COVER EXPLAINED

"Science Issue'' is The Remarkablz Comic Collection signature cover. This issue features Maggie. Discover some of the hidden treasures in her drawing.
  • The background to the drawing is the Gemini telescope in Chile. Maggie worked on developing a high-resolution spectrograph for the Gemini telescope in Chile.

  • Maggie was born in London on 9 March 1968.

  • Dyslexia is often considered a form of out-of-the-box thinking because people with dyslexia tend to process information in unique and creative ways.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Measuring the Wind
Learn about wind direction, speed and different types of wind. Maggie worked on measuring wind speeds to help the investigation of climate change.
Video Credit: Met Office - Weather

Where Did The Moon Come From?
Maggie explores the Earth's relationship with the Moon in this 3min video.
Video Credit: BBC
What is the Big Bang Theory?
Maggie condenses 13.7 billion years into 90 seconds as she explains the evidence for the Big Bang theory.
Video Credit: Crash Course Kids
Made by Dyslexia
Maggie talks about being "Made by Dyslexia".
Video credit: Made By Dyslexia
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