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Houston’s Intuitive Machines Becomes the First U.S. Company to Achieve Successful Lunar Landing Since Apollo

Intuitive Machines is the first U.S. commercial company to successfully achieve an uncrewed lunar landing since Apollo’s 1972 mission.

By Illiana Luna·
February 23, 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·

Video ·

VIDEO | An Evening with Gene Kranz

Enjoy a lively and insightful discussion with a NASA legend in a special installment of our Thought Leader Series, An Evening with Gene Kranz, presented by UTMB. This event was recorded on September 14, 2023.

Hugo Jimenez·
December 21, 2023·

Galaxy Lights ·

Seven Celestial Holiday Treats to Enjoy Only at Galaxy Lights

During your Galaxy Lights journey, you’ll need the right rocket fuel. We’ve got your crew covered!

Christi Vasquez-Martin·
November 10, 2023·

Apollo ·

A Space Hero | Tribute to Apollo astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II

Beloved NASA Astronaut Thomas K. "TK" Mattingly II passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 87.

Rochelle Pettaway·
November 3, 2023·

Galaxy Lights ·

Your Guide to a Cosmic Holiday Experience at Galaxy Lights

Step into a world of celestial enchantment with your loved ones at Galaxy Lights, powered by Reliant, and get ready to embark on an extraordinary holiday journey that's out of this world!

Hugo Jimenez·
October 27, 2023·

Video ·

VIDEO | Europa Clipper: Search for Habitable Worlds

Join us as we delve into the unique elements of the Europa Clipper spacecraft, the groundbreaking mission to discover essential ingredients for habitability on Jupiter's icy moon, and the potential to understand habitable worlds beyond our own.

Hugo Jimenez·
October 26, 2023·

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FEATURED POST

Houston’s Intuitive Machines Becomes the First U.S. Company to Achieve Successful Lunar Landing Since Apollo

Valentine’s Day Cards for Starry-Eyed Lovers

Conrad Challenge to the Moon on Peregrine Mission One

Sparkling Memories at Galaxy Lights

The Science Behind Holiday Lights

VIDEO | An Evening with Gene Kranz

Seven Celestial Holiday Treats to Enjoy Only at Galaxy Lights

A Space Hero | Tribute to Apollo astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II

Your Guide to a Cosmic Holiday Experience at Galaxy Lights

VIDEO | Europa Clipper: Search for Habitable Worlds

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FEATURED POST

Houston’s Intuitive Machines Becomes the First U.S. Company to Achieve Successful Lunar Landing Since Apollo

Valentine’s Day Cards for Starry-Eyed Lovers

Conrad Challenge to the Moon on Peregrine Mission One

Sparkling Memories at Galaxy Lights

The Science Behind Holiday Lights

VIDEO | An Evening with Gene Kranz

Seven Celestial Holiday Treats to Enjoy Only at Galaxy Lights

A Space Hero | Tribute to Apollo astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II

Your Guide to a Cosmic Holiday Experience at Galaxy Lights

VIDEO | Europa Clipper: Search for Habitable Worlds​

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Moon 2 Mars Festival is back!

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VIDEO | Europa Clipper: Search for Habitable Worlds