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.
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.
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.
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
