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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·

Apollo ·

VIDEO: Apollo 13 Lunar Module Plaque Replica

This month we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 13 mission. In our weekly History Up Close video series, we are featuring Apollo 13 artifacts. This week,…

Space Center Houston·
April 10, 2020·

Apollo ·

Apollo 13 Trivia: Week 2

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 8, 2020·

Mission Monday ·

Mission Monday: NASA announces Mercury 7, America’s first astronaut class

The Mercury 7 were America’s first class of astronauts. The class of 1959 was tasked with a monumental endeavor – be the first American astronauts to travel into space. Project…

Space Center Houston·
April 6, 2020·

Space News ·

NASA News Roundup: Space Station departures and launches

April is a busy month for the International Space Station. See what’s on the horizon for the floating laboratory in this week’s NASA News Roundup. April 7 departure Space Center…

Space Center Houston·
April 5, 2020·

Trivia, Puzzles & Pop Culture ·

Space City Movie Bingo

Make tonight a space movie night! Start a space movie marathon this week and see if you can get a bingo. Share your cards on social media as you go:…

Space Center Houston·
April 4, 2020·

Apollo ·

VIDEO: History Up Close – Faith 7

We are bringing our artifacts to you in our History Up Close video series. This week are featuring the Mercury 9 Faith 7 capsule. Learn more about Faith 7

Space Center Houston·
April 3, 2020·

Exhibits ·

Exploring the future of wearable technology

We added some new and exciting supplementary exhibits to our spring exhibit Bionic Me. Since the center is temporarily closed, we are bringing them to you virtually! Our exhibits team…

Space Center Houston·
April 2, 2020·

Education ·

What is a black hole?

Though the center is temporarily closed, we are still passionate about sharing science and space exploration. In this series, we’ll take a quick tour through a science or space topic.…

Space Center Houston·
March 31, 2020·

Mission Monday ·

Mission Monday: Meet NASA’s new astronauts!

NASA added 11 new astronauts to its ranks in January. Get to know these scientists, engineers, doctors, and pilots in this week’s Mission Monday! Five women and six men comprise…

Space Center Houston·
March 30, 2020·

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

VIDEO: Apollo 13 Lunar Module Plaque Replica

Apollo 13 Trivia: Week 2

Mission Monday: NASA announces Mercury 7, America’s first astronaut class

NASA News Roundup: Space Station departures and launches

Space City Movie Bingo

VIDEO: History Up Close – Faith 7

Exploring the future of wearable technology

What is a black hole?

Mission Monday: Meet NASA’s new astronauts!

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