Astronaut Experiences

We offer two ways to interact with astronauts at Space Center Houston. Each option provides the opportunity to hear first-hand space exploration stories from a NASA astronaut.

Our astronaut experiences include Breakfast with an Astronaut and Astronaut Mission Memories.

Find out what each experience offers, explore the astronaut schedule, and get tickets below.

Breakfast with an Astronaut

Enhance your Space Center Houston experience with Breakfast with an Astronaut, our ultimate astronaut opportunity, giving you the most access to a NASA astronaut.

Get a glimpse into the space program from an astronaut’s perspective while enjoying a delicious breakfast catered by Wolfgang Puck. After the presentation, join in a Q&A session with the veteran space explorer.

As a memento of your visit, you will receive a personalized photograph from our guest astronaut. Breakfast with an Astronaut occurs on select Fridays and every Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m. in The Food Lab. Check the schedule below to learn more about the astronauts and when they will be speaking.

The Breakfast with an Astronaut menu includes fresh fruit, soft scrambled eggs with herbs*, traditional hash brown potatoes with sweet onion and chive butter*, boneless buttermilk fried chicken breast*, waffles*, and pastries* including croissant, fruit Danish, seasonal muffins, and gluten-free muffins. Beverages include juice, coffee, and water. There are no menu substitutions.*Contain egg and/or dairy.

Breakfast with an Astronaut tickets include admission to Space Center Houston. Adult tickets are $99.95 and child (ages 4-11) tickets are $79.95. Discovery Circle members receive additional discounts on tickets.

Guest capacity is limited to allow for a more intimate experience, so get your tickets today!

Cancellations and date changes must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the date. If a refund is desired, the request for a refund must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the date.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Large group reservations are not available. 

Astronaut Mission Memories

Every Friday and Saturday, a NASA astronaut shares some of their mission memories with guests at Space Center Houston at 11:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m.

Join us for this 30-minute space exploration journey in Space Center Theater.

Check the schedule below to learn more about the astronauts and when they will be speaking.

Astronaut Mission Memories are included in general admission.

Astronaut Schedule | 2022-23

Dec. 23, 2022: Clay Anderson

Dec. 24, 2022: Brian Duffy

Dec. 30, 2022: Brian Duffy

Dec. 31, 2022: Brian Duffy

Jan. 6, 2023: Kevin Ford

Jan. 7, 2023: Michael Baker

Jan. 13, 2023: Mike Foreman

Jan. 14, 2023: Rex Walheim

Jan. 20, 2023: Rick Hieb

Jan. 21, 2023: Rick Hieb

Jan. 27, 2023: Kevin Ford

Jan. 28, 2023: Bill McArthur

Feb. 3, 2023: Mike Foreman

Feb. 4, 2023: Anna Fisher

Feb. 10, 2023: Bill McArthur

Feb. 11, 2023: Brian Duffy

Feb. 17, 2023: Mark Polansky

Feb. 18, 2023: Brian Duffy

Feb. 24, 2023: Tom Jones

Feb. 25, 2023: Tom Jones

Mar. 3, 2023: Kevin Ford

Mar. 4, 2023: Mike Foreman

Mar. 10, 2023: Anna Fisher

Mar. 11, 2023: Michael Baker

Mar. 12, 2023: Rick Hieb

Mar. 13, 2023: Rick Hieb

Mar. 14, 2023: Anna Fisher

Mar. 15, 2023: KenCameron

Mar. 16, 2023: Michael Baker

Mar. 17, 2023: Michael Baker

Mar. 18, 2023: Michael Baker

Mar. 24, 2023: Don Thomas

Mar. 25, 2023: Don Thomas

Mar. 31, 2023: Mark Polansky

Apr. 1, 2023: Hans Schlegel

Apr. 7, 2023: Mark Polansky

Apr. 8, 2023: Bill McArthur

Apr. 14, 2023: Hans Schlegel

Apr. 15, 2023: Brian Duffy

Apr. 21, 2023: Hans Schlegel

Apr. 22, 2023: Rex Walheim

Apr. 28, 2023: Mike Foreman

Apr. 29, 2023: Rex Walheim

May 5, 2023: Mark Polansky

May 6, 2023: Brian Duffy

May 12, 2023: Kevin Ford

May 13, 2023: Brian Duffy

May 19, 2023: Mark Polansky

May 20, 2023: Rex Walheim

May 26, 2023: Tony Antonelli

May 27, 2023: Tony Antonelli

June 2, 2023: Tony Antonelli

June 3, 2023: Anna Fisher

June 9, 2023: Tony Antonelli

June 10, 2023: Mike Foreman

June 16, 2023: Ken Cameron

June 17, 2023: Ken Cameron

June 23, 2023: Ken Cameron

June 24, 2023: Ken Cameron

June 30, 2023: Bill McArthur

July 1, 2023: Hans Schlegel

July 7, 2023: Mark Polansky

July 8, 2023: Mike Foreman

July 14, 2023: Ken Cameron

July 15, 2023: Ken Cameron

July 21, 2023: Ken Cameron

July 22, 2023: Ken Cameron

July 28, 2023: Mike Foreman

July 29, 2023: Mike Foreman

Aug. 3, 2023: Don Thomas

Aug. 4, 2023: Don Thomas

Aug. 5, 2023: Don Thomas

Aug. 6, 2023: Don Thomas

Aug. 11, 2023: Bill McArthur

Aug. 12, 2023: Anna Fisher

Aug. 18, 2023: Hans Schlegel

Aug. 19, 2023: Mike Foreman

Aug. 25, 2023: Richard Hieb

Aug. 26, 2023: Mark Polansky

Sept. 1, 2023: Bill McArthur

Sept. 2, 2023: Mike Foreman

Sept. 8, 2023: Anna Fisher

Sept. 9, 2023: Bill McArthur

Sept. 15, 2023: Kevin Ford

Sept. 16, 2023: Andrew Feustel

Sept. 22, 2023: Mark Polansky

Sept. 23, 2023: Hans Schlegel

Sept. 23, 2023: Anna Fisher

Sept. 29, 2023: Brian Duffy

Sept. 30, 2023: Mark Polansky

Oct. 6, 2023: Anna Fisher

Oct. 7, 2023: Hans Schlegel

Oct. 13, 2023: Mark Polansky

Oct. 14, 2023: Hans Schlegel

Oct. 20, 2023: Kevin Ford

Oct. 21, 2023: Kevin Ford

Oct. 27, 2023: Anna Fisher

Oct. 28, 2023: Hans Schlegel

Nov. 3, 2023: Rick Hieb

Nov. 4, 2023: Rick Hieb

Nov. 10, 2023: John-David Bartoe

Nov. 11, 2023: John-David Bartoe

Nov. 17, 2023: John-David Bartoe

Nov. 18, 2023: John-David Bartoe

Nov. 24, 2023: Michael Baker

Nov. 25, 2023: Michael Baker

Dec. 1, 2023: Hans Schlegel

Dec. 2, 2023: Michael Baker

Dec. 8, 2023: Anna Fisher

Dec. 9, 2023: Michael Baker

Dec. 15, 2023: Mark Polansky

Dec. 16, 2023: Bill McArthur

Dec. 23, 2023: Bill McArthur

Dec. 23, 2023: Brian Duffy

Dec. 29, 2023: Brian Duffy

Dec. 30, 2023: Brian Duffy

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