Space Center Houston opened its new Sensory Room on April 17. The space was made possible by a donation from MegaStar Financial and its CEO, Anita Padilla-Fitzgerald.
Sensory Friendly Events at Space Center Houston invite explorers of all ages with sensory sensitivities to enjoy a welcoming, supportive space filled with wonder and discovery. Accessible Space Exploration for…
Space Center Houston joins the space exploration community in mourning the loss and celebrating the extraordinary life of former astronaut Captain Jim Lovell, who passed away at age 97. Lovell’s…
We've created the Launching Digital Literacy program, an exciting new initiative designed to support educators, students and their families. With a focus on access, engagement, and inspiration, the program offers meaningful learning experiences that build confidence, spark curiosity, and open up new opportunities for the next generation.
Turn every visit into an extraordinary experience with a Space Center Houston membership! Membership benefits let you go beyond the exhibits with perks that elevate every experience, like skipping the…
Scholarships can be more than just financial support; sometimes they’re a beacon of legacy, love, and hope. Such a beacon, The Harold and Sherry Siegfried Memorial Scholarship illuminates a path for under-resourced students in the Houston area.
At Space Center Houston, we know that a critical step to accomplishing hard things is believing you can do it. We also know that positive experiences with Science, Technology, Engineering…
Space Center Houston launches Mission: Sketch, presented by the University of Texas Medical Branch Health (UTMB). The newly designed exhibit space, formerly known as Kids Space Place, blends a focus…
Joy's professional and personal journey is a testament to her lifelong passion for space exploration, education, and advocacy. Her enthusiasm for space started as a young girl, growing up on Merritt Island, Florida, in the shadow of Kennedy Space Center during the iconic Apollo era.
On June 3, 1965, Gemini IV launched from Cape Kennedy, Florida. This mission was the first U.S. spaceflight controlled by NASA’s brand-new Mission Control Center, now the Johnson Space Center.