Space Center Book Club: Astronaut Biographies
Do you find yourself with more time on your hands lately? Want to stay excited by space exploration? We’re here to help you stay connected. Here are five astronaut biographies you might like. We’re including links to each book, but we’d also recommend checking your local library’s Overdrive collection, so
Try this at home Part 2: Cleaning water
Though the center is temporarily closed, we are still passionate about sharing science and space! In this series, get hands-on with some fun and educational activities to do at home with the kiddos. Cleaning water NOTE: The water you clean in this activity is not disinfected. Do not drink. Background
Science on ISS: Mouse Immunology-2
In November, NASA will celebrate 20 years of continuous human habitation of the International Space Station. This monumental feat has given us a unique laboratory for science. Astronauts have performed thousands of experiments which furthered our understanding of fundamental scientific disciplines. Let’s explore some of these experiments and what the
Women’s History Month Trivia: Week 4
This month we are celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting some of the space exploration achievements and milestones of women astronauts and scientists. Test your knowledge below!
Apollo mission quarantine procedures
Did you know that Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong celebrated his 39th birthday in quarantine after returning from the historic Apollo 11 mission? Astronauts on the Apollo 11, 12 and 14 missions were quarantined after returning from the Moon. The quarantine lasted 21 days from the time they were first exposed
Mission Monday: Preparing people to go to the Moon and beyond with Artemis
NASA once again set its eyes on the Moon, but the road back won’t be easy. A team of NASA researchers and scientists are figuring out how to best prepare astronauts for these longer duration missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. NASA’s Artemis program seeks to land the first
What is a supernova?
Space is big! Science is cool! Let’s talk about it. Though the center is closed temporarily , we are still passionate about science and space. In this series, we’ll take a quick tour through a science or space topic and give you an overview with cool pictures. Today’s topic is
Try this at home part 1: Grow your own space seeds
Though the center is temporarily closed, we are still passionate about sharing science and space! In this series, get hands-on with some fun and educational activities to do at home with the kiddos. Grow your own space seeds Objective Explore plant-growing experiments on board the International Space Station and create
Colorful, creative, and iconic NASA mission patches
NASA has a long-standing tradition of designing custom patches to accompany each space exploration mission. Hear from a NASA patch expert and explore some of our favorite patches in this post. Mission patches are emblems designed and worn by astronauts and people affiliated with a mission. The patches depict an
What is a nebula?
Space is big! Science is cool! So let’s talk about it. Though the center is currently closed, we are still passionate about science and space exploration. In this series, we’ll take a quick tour through a science or space topic and give you an overview with some cool pictures. Today’s
Explorer Camps
Start a Lifetime of STEM learning with our Explorer Camps. Campers participate in innovative robotics challenges, take part in space-themed interactive experiences and explore all that Space Center Houston has to offer!
