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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·

Science ·

VIDEO: Thought Leader Series – Exploring the Mars Perseverance Rover

In our January Thought Leader Series, presented by The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), a panel of experts will discuss NASA’s Perseverance Rover scheduled to land on Mars Feb.…

Space Center Houston·
January 28, 2021·

Astronaut Facts ·

Artemis astronaut feature: Jessica Meir

Last year, NASA named the first Artemis astronauts. The mission to return to the Moon begins with the first Artemis flight scheduled to launch later this year. We are featuring…

Space Center Houston·
January 21, 2021·

Science ·

VIDEO: Thought Leader Series – Illuminating Space

Did you know astronauts aboard the International Space Station experience about 16 “sunsets” per day because the station circles Earth every 90 minutes? These changes in light can affect crewmembers’…

Space Center Houston·
December 22, 2020·

Space History ·

VIDEO: Thought Leader Series – International Cooperation in Space: ISS 20

This month we are celebrating 20 years of continuous human habitation aboard the International Space Station (ISS). In our November Thought Leader Series, presented by The University of Texas Medical…

Space Center Houston·
November 30, 2020·

Events ·

Photo Gallery: Galaxy Lights

The most wonderful event of the year is back! Galaxy Lights, presented by Reliant, has arrived to take you on an out-of-this-world festive experience to see a totally unique holiday…

Space Center Houston·
November 21, 2020·

Space History ·

VIDEO: Thought Leader Series – Our Future on Mars

Since Galileo first saw Mars through a telescope in 1610, the red planet has captivated astronomers and explorers. As one of our closest neighbors, scientists hope they can find answers…

Space Center Houston·
October 29, 2020·

Space History ·

Space Station Collaboration Trivia: Week 4

This year the International Space Station celebrates (ISS) 20 years of continuous human presence, a major global achievement. However, international collaboration in space began long before the ISS. Get ready…

Space Center Houston·
October 21, 2020·

Space History ·

CineSpace Third Place – Mack Minded: Humanly Possible

CineSpace, a short film competition created by NASA’s Johnson Space Center in partnership with the Houston Cinema Arts Society, offers aspiring and professional filmmakers a chance to share their works…

Space Center Houston·
October 20, 2020·

Mission Monday ·

Mission Monday – Creepy, Crawly science on station

Fruit flies, flatworms, and roundworms, oh my! It’s almost Halloween, so we are highlighting three creepy, crawly science experiments that have taken place onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Try…