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Thought Leader Series

Where bold ideas meet infinite horizons.

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An Evening with

Hank
Green

Science Communicator

THURSDAY, Nov. 06 2025
Member Presale
begins SEP. 29

Spend an evening with Hank Green – bestselling author, science creator and co-founder of Crash Course and Sci Schow. Hear his insights, ask your biggest questions and connect at a special reception. Don’t miss this rare chance to learn from one of the internet’s most inspiring voices.

Upcoming events

Emily Callendrelli

Science Communicator @TheSpaceGal

THURSDAY, JAN. 15 2026

Enjoy an evening with Emily Callendrelli, also known as The Space Gal, at Space Center Houston! This intimate event, held in the Mission Briefing Center. Connect with other fans over light bites before the event. During the program, get the opportunity to ask Emily questions about her remarkable life – including her recent flight to space!

Emily is the 100th woman to fly to space and an MIT-engineer turned Emmy-nominated science TV host. She’s the Host and Co-Executive Producer of Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix, she’s featured as a correspondent on Netflix’s Bill Nye Saves the World and an Executive Producer and host of FOX’s Xploration Outer Space. Emily is the author of the picture book Reach for the Stars, the science experiment book Stay Curious and Keep Exploring, and the science chapter book series, the Ada Lace Adventures. The third book in the series was launched to the International Space Station through the Story Time from Space program.

Emily is also a professional speaker who has spoken at venues like Google, Pixar, MIT, Texas Instruments, CERN, SXSW EDU and dozens of K-12 schools and Universities around the country. She focuses her talks on the topics of science communication, space exploration, and women in STEM. Her 3 TEDx talks are available on YouTube.

Emily’s educational background is in engineering and policy. At West Virginia University she received bachelors in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. While at WVU she was awarded the Goldwater scholarship for research and Truman scholarship for policy work.

She received her Masters from MIT in Aeronautics and Astronautics as well as Technology and Policy.

About the series

Ignite your curiosity and grow your passion for space and science at our monthly Thought Leader Series. The best and brightest minds examine the significance of historic missions, share the latest news in space exploration and look ahead to the future of space travel. This immersive series takes guests beyond our walls to provide inspiring, engaging and educational learning experiences.

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Moon 2 Mars Festival is back!

Tickets on sale now | March 13 - 16

The All-American Rejects are throwing Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival into hyperdrive. Amp up your Space City Spring Break with us!

Access to this all-ages festival is included in general admission.

Early Closure | April 29, 2025

Space Center Houston will close at 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, April 29. Understand how this will impact your visit.

WEATHER ALERT

Closed Jan. 21 & 22, 2025

For the safety of our guests and staff, Space Center Houston is closed on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 due to forecasted inclement weather.

We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you soon! For questions or concerns, contact our Reservations team with your order number at 281.283.4755 or via email.