Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston is a museum and space research facility in Houston, Texas, United States. It is located on the grounds of NASA's Johnson Space Center. The center contains several theaters, exhibit halls, planetariums, and simulators. The centerpiece of the complex is the large size model of the Apollo moon landing spacecraft. Other exhibits include a life-size replica of the International Space Station, a walk-through recreation of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV), and the Apollo 17 command module that flew to the moon.

Space Center Houston also operates the only public training facility for astronauts in the United States. The center offers tours of JSC and its visitor complexes. Guests can experience weightlessness on board a reduced gravity aircraft, and train in a virtual reality simulator.

History

Space Center Houston was founded in 1992 as the official visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center. The center was built on the site of the former NASA astronaut training facility, Building 5. The center's first exhibit was a large-scale model of the space shuttle Endeavour.

NASA Johnson Space Center Tours

The center offers guided tours of NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) and its visitor complexes. Guests can experience weightlessness on board a reduced gravity aircraft, and train in a virtual reality simulator.

Amenities

Space Center Houston has several theaters, exhibit halls, planetariums, and simulators. The centerpiece of the complex is the large size model of the Apollo moon landing spacecraft. Other exhibits include a life-size replica of the International Space Station, a walk-through recreation of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV), and the Apollo 17 command module that flew to the moon.

Admission Fees and Working Hours

Space Center Houston is open every day of the year, except Christmas Day. The center's hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Admission is free for children aged two and younger, and $18.95 for adults.

Why You Should Visit Space Center Houston

If you're a fan of space travel, or if you're simply interested in learning more about NASA and its history, Space Center Houston is well worth a visit. The center offers guided tours of the Johnson Space Center, as well as exhibits on spaceflight, the International Space Station, and much more. You can also experience weightlessness on board a reduced gravity aircraft, or train in a virtual reality simulator. Admission is free for children aged two and younger, so it's a great destination for families. Space Center Houston is open every day of the year except Christmas Day, so there's no excuse not to visit!

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