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Commander Moonikin Campos Lands at Space Center Houston’s Artemis Gallery

See the manikin who traveled around the Moon Visitors of Space Center Houston now have the face-to-face opportunity to see a unique traveler of deep space: Commander Moonikin Campos, the…

By Illiana Luna·
February 3, 2026·

Astronaut Facts ·

Astronaut Friday: Doug Hurley

Today’s featured astronaut is a veteran of two spaceflights. He piloted both STS-127 and STS-135, logging over 27 days, and traveling greater than 11 million miles, in space to date.…

Space Center Houston·
December 6, 2019·

Education ·

Holiday Gift Guide: Part 2

Are you looking for an unforgettable gift for the kiddos? Our education programs are engaging as well as educational to entertain and inspire your future astronauts. Space Center U Space…

Space Center Houston·
December 5, 2019·

Space News ·

Giving Tuesday has arrived

It’s here! Giving Tuesday – a global daylong celebration designed for giving back to your community – is today, Dec. 3! As a nonprofit science and space exploration learning center,…

Space Center Houston·
December 3, 2019·

Apollo ·

Holiday in space trivia: Week 1

We are getting in the spirit this month with holiday themed space trivia to coincide with our new holiday experience Galaxy Lights, presented by Reliant. Do you know the answer…

Space Center Houston·
December 2, 2019·

Deals & Discounts ·

What do you give the person who already has everything? Give them an experience! Space Center Houston offers exciting experiences and adventures year-round that are sure to ignite curiosity, encourage…

Space Center Houston·
November 28, 2019·

Events ·

Happy Thanksgiving!

So that our crew members can spend valuable time with friends and family, we will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 28, and we will reopen Friday, Nov. 29 at…

Space Center Houston·
November 27, 2019·

Trivia, Puzzles & Pop Culture ·

Light Speed Trivia: Final week

To shine a spotlight on our new holiday experience Galaxy Lights, presented by Reliant, and our fall exhibit Playing with Light, our November trivia theme is light. Do you know…

Space Center Houston·
November 25, 2019·

Astronaut Facts ·

Astronaut Friday: Kalpana Chawla

This week we are remembering NASA astronaut Kalpana Chawla, who lost her life in the Columbia disaster. Chawla, who was selected as a NASA astronaut in December 1994, logged a…

Space Center Houston·
November 22, 2019·

Exhibits ·

A look through Robonaut’s eyes

Did you know that NASA’s robot astronaut uses two cameras that measure light in order to see its surroundings? NASA engineers built a humanoid robot called Valkyrie or Robonaut 5…

Space Center Houston·
November 21, 2019·

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Commander Moonikin Campos Lands at Space Center Houston’s Artemis Gallery

Astronaut Friday: Doug Hurley

Holiday Gift Guide: Part 2

Giving Tuesday has arrived

Holiday in space trivia: Week 1

Holiday Gift Guide: Part 1

Happy Thanksgiving!

Light Speed Trivia: Final week

Astronaut Friday: Kalpana Chawla

A look through Robonaut’s eyes

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