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Hispanic Heritage Day of Celebration

Saturday, September 21, 2024
10:00 am
–3:00 pm
*Included in general admission

Join us for a day of special programming that will highlight Hispanic Heritage and the important impact that the Latinx community has had on the world human space-flight exploration. Included in General Admission and anyone is welcome!

Schedule of Events:

Special Presentation

10:45am Special Presentation with Illustrator Oliver Dominguez
Destiny Theater

Join us to hear about Oliver’s background and journey illustrating the story book, Ellen Takes Flight: The Life of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa that celebrates the groundbreaking life of astronaut and Johnson Space Center director Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina in space.

Tortillas to Astronauts Special Presentation and Book Signing

1:00pm Special Presentation with Debbie Trainor, Author of Tortillas To Astronauts
Destiny Theater

Join us for a special presentation from former NASA international spaceflight training manager about her inspiring career journey and background.

*Book signing to follow in our Main Plaza outside of the Space Center Houston Store.

Ellen Ochoa Virtual Presentation

2:00-2:45pm Ellen Ochoa Virtual Astronaut Presentation

Hear directly from the groundbreaking Ellen Ochoa, about being the first Latina in space about her unique experiences.

3:15pm Ellen Takes Flight Story Corner with Illustrator of the Book, Oliver Dominguez

Listen to the story book Ellen Takes Flight: The Life of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa read by the Illustrator of the book, Oliver Dominguez and while getting the opportunity to experience his illustration art up close.

Upcoming Events

Family Overnight | Fall Astronomy Day

Saturday, September 27, 2025
–Sunday, September 28, 2025
*Requires registration

Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Series | Samantha Sequeira

Saturday, September 27, 2025
12:30 pm
*Included in general admission

Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Series | Elizabeth Romero

Saturday, October 4, 2025
12:30 pm
*Included in general admission

Space Center U | Ages 11-18

Monday, October 13, 2025
–Thursday, October 16, 2025
8:00 am
–4:00 pm
*Requires registration

Girl Scouts Overnight | October 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025
–Saturday, October 18, 2025
*Requires registration

Home School Day | October 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025
9:00 am
*Requires registration
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Early Closure | April 29, 2025

Space Center Houston will close at 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, April 29. Understand how this will impact your visit.

WEATHER ALERT

Closed Jan. 21 & 22, 2025

For the safety of our guests and staff, Space Center Houston is closed on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 due to forecasted inclement weather.

We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you soon! For questions or concerns, contact our Reservations team with your order number at 281.283.4755 or via email.