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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·

Astronaut Facts ·

Astronaut Friday: Ellen Ochoa

This week we are featuring retired astronaut and NASA Johnson Space Center Director (JSC), Ellen Ochoa. A veteran of four shuttle flights (STS-56, STS-66, STS-96 and STS-110), Ochoa has logged…

Space Center Houston·
October 4, 2019·

Education ·

Upcoming events: Family Campout, Explorer Camps, Home School Day and more

We are ringing in the fall with a host of exciting experiences in October and November! Family Campout | Oct. 26 Sleep under the wing of a historic shuttle carrier…

Space Center Houston·
October 2, 2019·

Space History ·

This day in space history: NASA opens its doors for the first time

On this day 61 years ago, NASA opened its doors for the first time. It was the beginning of new age of exploration, one that would take humans on one…

Space Center Houston·
October 1, 2019·

Space News ·

What is Artemis?

NASA is committed to landing American astronauts, including the first woman and the next man, on the Moon by 2024. Through Artemis lunar exploration program, NASA will use innovative new…

Space Center Houston·
September 30, 2019·

Education ·

VIDEO: Rad Rhonda retiring

If you’ve visited Space Center Houston in the last 15 years, you’ve probably seen Rad Rhonda and her tie-dye lab coat. She has been a staple at Space Center Houston,…

Space Center Houston·
September 25, 2019·

Education ·

Enhance your field trip with STEM experiences

If you’re looking for a more immersive field trip experience for your class or group, don’t miss our field trip enhancements! Schools and organizations can upgrade their visit to Space…

Space Center Houston·
September 23, 2019·

Space History ·

Space history: Galileo takes the plunge into Jupiter’s atmosphere

On Sept. 21, 2003, Galileo’s mission finally ended as it plummeted into Jupiter’s atmosphere. Launched on Oct. 18, 1989 aboard the shuttle Atlantis, Galileo began a mission to explore Jupiter…

Space Center Houston·
September 20, 2019·

Exhibits ·

Galaxy Lights construction begins

This winter start a new holiday tradition with Galaxy Lights, presented by Reliant. Embark on a festive adventure through the most technologically advanced light display in Texas. Galaxy Lights opens…

Space Center Houston·
September 18, 2019·

Exhibits ·

Getting Ready for SpaceX

[envira-gallery id=”29455″] We recently broke ground on the next exciting experience we are bringing to you – the only opportunity outside of the Space X headquarters to get up close…