Space Center Houston

77058 Houston, TX, United States of America (USA) (Texas )

Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, is one of the nation’s leading educational resources focused on the dramatic history, exciting present and important future of America’s spaceflight program.
 

Entertainment complex and space museum

The center features more than 400 space artifacts, permanent and traveling exhibits, attractions and theaters related to the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human space-flight program – all for one admission price. The experience is designed to engage adults and children alike.

There is always something new at Space Center Houston with an amazing array of traveling exhibits and astounding events.
Space Center Houston has the world’s largest collection of moon rocks and lunar samples for public view.
Known around the world as the home of NASA Mission Control, International Space Station Mission Control and astronaut training, guests are taken behind the scenes to see NASA Johnson Space Center.
 

Fun and engaging education

Educational emphasis is placed on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in a fun and engaging way. It uses space exploration to inspire wonder and interest in science and math.
 

Independence Plaza

This landmark attraction contains the world's only Space Shuttle replica, where it stands mounted on one of the two original shuttle carrier aircraft. Independence Plaza is the only place where the public can enter both vehicles.

The Space Shuttle replica Independence, formerly known as Explorer, previously was located at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex but was moved to make way for a new permanent attraction hall for Space Shuttle Atlantis. Independence is now displayed atop the retired Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, NASA 905.

Space Shuttle Independence was built using schematics, blueprints and archival documents provided by NASA and by shuttle contractors such as Rockwell International. While many of the features on the replica are simulated, some parts, including the landing gear's Michelin tires, have been used in the Space Shuttle program.
The model is 122.7 ft (37.4 m) long,
54 ft (16 m) high,
has a 78 ft (24 m) wingspan]
and weighs 171,860 lb (77,950 kg).

Attractions and Tours

see spacecenter.org/attractions
e.g.: Level 9 Tour

This is the ultimate, behind-the-scenes VIP experience. The Level 9 Tour gives you unprecedented access to see the real world of NASA up close and personal. On this four to five-hour tour, you will see both historic and ISS Mission Control. You’ll eat where astronauts eat and see where they train. All of your questions will be answered by a highly qualified docent. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Scheduling a Level 9 Tour
Only 12 Level Nine admissions are available each day. Advanced reservations must be made at least one day prior to visit. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the tour at the Space Center Houston information desk if spots are available. Tour begins promptly at 11:45 am*. Monday and Friday a 10:45* tour is also available.

*Beginning Aug. 3, 2015, tours held on Monday’s and Friday’s will depart at 10:45 am and 11:15 am. Tours held Tuesday through Thursday will depart at 10:45 am.
Tickets are $99.00/each

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