FamxplorHouston Space Center
What to expect
Space Center Houston is a science museum that serves as the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. It was designated a Smithsonian Affiliate museum in 2014 and is owned by NASA, operated under a contract by the nonprofit Manned Spaceflight Education Foundation. The center displays over 400 space artifacts, including the Mercury 9, Gemini 5, and Apollo 17 space capsules, as well as a Saturn V rocket and a Space Shuttle replica. The museum also features interactive exhibits, a lunar samples vault, and a lunar touchstone that can be touched by visitors. Space Center Houston is a popular destination for families and space enthusiasts, offering a unique opportunity to learn about the history of space exploration and the latest developments in the field
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Activities: We visited the Houston Space Center with the kids and saw a scale replica of the space shuttle and hundreds of exhibits, including real Gemini, Apollo and Mercury space capsules
Highlights: The kids loved the space-themed play area and walking through the Skylab Training module. My husband and I were mesmerized by the collection of space suits ✨
Mission accomplished: Space Center Houston
Activities: We visited Space Center Houston to see the different space capsules and exhibits, including the moon rocks and mars rocks. We also took the tram tour to NASA Johnston Space Center and Historic Mission Control
Highlights: The kids loved seeing the space shuttles and getting to touch the moon rocks. I really enjoyed seeing the technology used for space exploration and learning about the astronauts' training and experiences ✨
Beaumont – Texas – February 26 to March 2, 2024
Activities: We visited the Johnson Space Center in Houston. After some issues and a rushed tour, we found our rhythm
Highlights: We had a good time at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. "nous avons fini par trouver notre rythme et avons quitté les lieux, encore une fois, en bons derniers" ✨
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