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Space Center Houston and Wellby Financial Present Houston’s Brightest Holiday Light Show, Galaxy Lights

November 15, 2025, through January 4, 2026, from 6 – 10 p.m. Thinking of taking a trip amongst the stars? Look no further, Space City! Houston’s brightest holiday light show,…

By Illiana Luna·
November 4, 2025·

Space News ·

Launch Pad: James Webb Space Telescope

Each month, in our Launch Pad series we cover notable spaceflight missions set to lift off soon. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is set to launch later this month.…

Space Center Houston·
December 3, 2021·

Trivia, Puzzles & Pop Culture ·

Solving Space: Earthrise

[sp name=’Earthrise’] This fall, we are exploring how space inspires progress. Solve space today by unscrambling the iconic Apollo 8 “Earthrise” image. This photograph was the first shot of the…

Space Center Houston·
December 2, 2021·

Science ·

Eyes Up: December

The night sky offers a show unlike anything else. In this monthly series, we will explore some of the top viewing experiences for backyard astronomers. Here are some highlights from…

Space Center Houston·
December 1, 2021·

Exhibits ·

New Artifact: Gene Kranz’s Mug

Travel though space history in our Starship Gallery timeline and see a new artifact – Gene Kranz’s Mug. Flight controllers gave this custom mug to Flight Director Gene Kranz after…

Space Center Houston·
November 23, 2021·

Trivia, Puzzles & Pop Culture ·

Solving Space – NASA’s Space Launch System & Orion

[sp name=’SLS’] This fall, we are exploring how space inspires progress. Solve space today by unscrambling this image of NASA’s mighty Space Launch System (SLS). This powerful rocket will launch…

Space Center Houston·
November 22, 2021·

Deals & Discounts ·

2021 Black Friday deals at Space Center Houston

Space City Specials: 2022 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals Launch into 2022 with our Space City Specials! Give the gift of adventure this holiday season. 15% off new memberships…

Space Center Houston·
November 19, 2021·

Space News ·

VIDEO: Thought Leader Series – Spaceports: Bringing space to your community

Space is on the cusp of becoming much more accessible. With advancements in reusable space technology, regional spaceports are the next step in helping more companies fly into low Earth…

Space Center Houston·
November 17, 2021·

Trivia, Puzzles & Pop Culture ·

[sp name=’SpaceShuttle’] This fall, we are exploring how space inspires progress. Solve space today by unscrambling this image of the world’s first reusable spacecraft, NASA’s space shuttle. This unique vehicle…

Space Center Houston·
November 16, 2021·

Trivia, Puzzles & Pop Culture ·

Solving Space – Saturn V

[sp name=’SaturnV’] This fall, we are exploring how space inspires progress. Solve space today by unscrambling this image of a mighty Saturn V rocket. These powerful rockets launched men to…