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The Engineering Behind Holiday Light Displays

Holiday light displays like Galaxy Lights might feel magical, but the creation of these incredible pieces of festive art are actually based in science and…

By Space Center Houston·
December 3, 2024·

Moon 2 Mars ·

VIDEO | See 3 Technologies Helping Us Return to the Moon at Moon 2 Mars

Humans are heading back to the Moon and the tech and research needed to make that happen extends far beyond rockets! Explore this tech at the Moon 2 Mars Festival presented by Wellby Financial.

Guest Contributor·
March 8, 2024·

Exhibits ·

Houston, We Have a Sample! Make Your Own Bennu

Experience an awe-inspiring moment as the Bennu sample makes its grand entrance at Space Center Houston.

Hugo Jimenez·
February 26, 2024·

Video ·

VIDEO | Expedition 69 Crew Debrief and Awards Ceremony

Relive the incredible journey of Expedition 69 with the mission’s astronauts! Enjoy this lively cosmic conversation.

Christi Vasquez-Martin·
February 23, 2024·

Space News ·

Houston’s Commercial Aerospace Company Sends NOVA-C Lunar Lander to the Moon

Houston’s Intuitive Machines launched Odysseus “Odie” a Class C robotic lunar lander on February 15 for its first private mission under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative.

Illiana Luna·
February 20, 2024·

Family ·

NASA HERA Patch Challenge Winners

The NASA HERA Patch Challenge has selected a winner--a Clear Creek ISD student who was selected from the nationwide design competition!

Illiana Luna·
February 16, 2024·

Family ·

Valentine’s Day Cards for Starry-Eyed Lovers

Download and share these space-inspired Valentine's Day cards with the crew you cherish the most.

Christi Vasquez-Martin·
February 7, 2024·

Space News ·

Conrad Challenge to the Moon on Peregrine Mission One

The Conrad Challenge, a global youth innovation competition at Space Center Houston, heads to the moon on Astrobotic’s Peregrine Lunar Lander on Monday, Jan. 8!

Christi Vasquez-Martin·
January 5, 2024·

Galaxy Lights ·

Sparkling Memories at Galaxy Lights

Check out some of our guests' starlit memories from Galaxy Lights this year--then make your own! Galaxy Lights is open through Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Hugo Jimenez·
December 29, 2023·

Galaxy Lights ·

The Science Behind Holiday Lights

Lights have always been intertwined with the holidays. But those colors and lights do not just magically happen. We need a little sprinkle of science to form them!

Guest Contributor·
December 22, 2023·

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FEATURED POST

The Engineering Behind Holiday Light Displays

VIDEO | See 3 Technologies Helping Us Return to the Moon at Moon 2 Mars

Houston, We Have a Sample! Make Your Own Bennu

VIDEO | Expedition 69 Crew Debrief and Awards Ceremony

Houston’s Commercial Aerospace Company Sends NOVA-C Lunar Lander to the Moon

NASA HERA Patch Challenge Winners

Valentine’s Day Cards for Starry-Eyed Lovers

Conrad Challenge to the Moon on Peregrine Mission One

Sparkling Memories at Galaxy Lights

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