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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·

Mission Monday ·

Mission Monday: America’s first space station launches into space

Before the International Space Station, there was Skylab, America’s first space station. The mighty Saturn V rocket made its farewell on May 14, 1973, as Skylab launched into orbit. It…

Space Center Houston·
May 11, 2020·

Science ·

Top 10 photos of other planets and moons

An integral part of NASA’s mission has always been to explore and discover worlds beyond our own. These images capture just how cool some of those other worlds are! Scroll…

Space Center Houston·
May 9, 2020·

Apollo ·

VIDEO: History Up Close – Apollo 13 Tool Kit

Get closer than ever before with some of our science and space exploration learning center’s artifacts and exhibits in our new video series, “History Up Close.” Today, we are exploring…

Space Center Houston·
May 8, 2020·

Education ·

Space Center Houston educator awarded 2020 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award

Congratulations to Kaci Heins, Space Center University® Director at Space Center Houston, who has been selected to receive the 2020 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award! Prior to her time…

Space Center Houston·
May 7, 2020·

Apollo ·

Skylab Trivia: Week 1

This month’s trivia is all Skylab. This orbital outpost, a precursor to the International Space Station, served as a laboratory for astronauts to study the effects of microgravity on the…

Space Center Houston·
May 6, 2020·

Mission Monday ·

Mission Monday: Five fast facts about the first American in space

On May 5, 1961, NASA astronaut Alan Shepard Jr. became the first American in space. 59 years ago, Shepard launched into space inside his Freedom 7 capsule. The sub-orbital flight…

Space Center Houston·
May 4, 2020·

Apollo ·

VIDEO: History Up Close – Fred Haise Pressure Suit

Get closer than ever before with some of our science and space exploration learning center’s artifacts and exhibits in our new video series, “History Up Close.” Today, we are exploring…

Space Center Houston·
May 1, 2020·

Education ·

Educator Crew Speaks with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station

Educators from across the nation had an opportunity to talk with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call took place May 6. To honor our nation’s…

Space Center Houston·
April 30, 2020·

Apollo ·

Apollo 13 Trivia: Week 5

This month we are highlighting all things Apollo 13. You may recall this notable mission due to the hit blockbuster film. Think you can sort fact from fiction? Test your…

Space Center Houston·
April 29, 2020·

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

Mission Monday: America’s first space station launches into space

Top 10 photos of other planets and moons

VIDEO: History Up Close – Apollo 13 Tool Kit

Space Center Houston educator awarded 2020 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award

Skylab Trivia: Week 1

Mission Monday: Five fast facts about the first American in space

VIDEO: History Up Close – Fred Haise Pressure Suit

Educator Crew Speaks with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station

Apollo 13 Trivia: Week 5

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