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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·

Space History ·

Who is Max Faget?

NASA has accomplished much since it first opened its doors Oct. 1, 1958. Behind the scenes of NASA’s many successes was one of the organization’s driving innovators, Dr. Maxime “Max”…

Space Center Houston·
August 26, 2019·

Astronaut Facts ·

Astronaut Friday: Barbara Morgan

Today’s featured astronaut flew to space only once but has logged over 305 hours in orbit. She is one of NASA’s first Educator Astronauts. Who is she? Barbara Morgan. Before…

Space Center Houston·
August 23, 2019·

Education ·

Sphero Robotics Mission winners announced

Sphero Robotics Mission finalists gathered Aug. 9-11 at Space Center Houston to put their robotics and engineering skills to the test! The Sphero Robotics Mission invited students from across the…

Space Center Houston·
August 22, 2019·

Apollo ·

Video: Apollo flight controller panel (session 3)

Apollo-era flight controllers shared some of their mission memories at our Apollo 11 50th anniversary celebration on July 20. In this panel hear from Wendel Mendel and Arthur L. Schmitt…

Space Center Houston·
August 21, 2019·

Exhibits ·

New mural highlights space exploration

During your next visit, don’t miss our new mural in Zero-G Diner highlighting the past, present and future of space exploration. [envira-gallery id=”28349″] The mural, titled Journey to New Horizons,…

Space Center Houston·
August 19, 2019·

Apollo ·

Astronaut Friday: Neil Armstrong

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface, becoming the first person to walk on the Moon. The man who said, “Every human has a finite number…

Space Center Houston·
August 16, 2019·

Apollo ·

Video: Apollo flight controller panel (session 2)

Apollo-era flight controllers shared some of their mission memories at our Apollo 11 50th anniversary celebration on July 20. In this panel hear from Jack Knight, Harold A. Loden, William…

Space Center Houston·
August 14, 2019·

Innovation Gateway ·

Innovation Gateway is activating community science

Space Center Houston believes that everyone can be part of the mission! As part of our Innovation Gateway community science initiative, everyone can play an active part in the future…

Space Center Houston·
August 13, 2019·

Events ·

Discount: Be cool this labor day

Save $5 off regular admission through Sept. 2 by purchasing tickets online using a discount code. Complete the form below to signup for our newsletter and receive your online discount…