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Stars & STEM | Venturing to the Moon

Sunday, February 22, 2026
12:30 pm
–7:30 pm
*Requires registration

Take your first steps back to the Moon with us! Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Artemis program. Middle schoolers will design rockets and solve lunar mysteries, while high school students will engineer delivery systems for lunar missions and build and launch their own model rockets. Join us to learn about NASA’s plans for lunar return and hear firsthand from an astronaut who has experienced the wonders of space travel. Get ready to be part of humanity’s next giant leap!

Itinerary

  • 12:30 p.m. – Check-in begins.
  • 1:10 p.m. – Welcome show in the Mission Briefing Center.
  • 1:20 p.m. – Rocket Workshop begins. Different activities based on students’ age group.
  • 2:20 p.m. – STEM Workshop begins.
  • 3:30 p.m. – Tram Tour to NASA Johnson Space cEnter
  • 4:45 p.m. – Guided Tour of Starship gallery
  • 5:50 p.m. – Dinner with an Astronaut
  • 6:30 p.m. – Photos with an Astronaut
  • 6:45 p.m. – Checkout begins at Guest Services desk inside Space Center Houston’s main plaza. Each attendee will receive a General Admission ticket valid for one year.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Program ends.

Learn more about Space Center Houston’s Stars & STEM Program.

Upcoming Events

2026 Annual Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC)

Thursday, February 5, 2026
–Sunday, February 8, 2026
*Requires registration

Artemis II Launch Party

Friday, February 6, 2026
*Requires registration

Space News & Brews | Gristworkz

Saturday, February 7, 2026
2:00 pm
–5:00 pm
*Requires registration

Scouts BSA Overnight | February 2026

Saturday, February 14, 2026
–Sunday, February 15, 2026
*Requires registration

Space Center U 3 Day | Ages 15-18

Saturday, February 14, 2026
–Monday, February 16, 2026
8:00 am
–4:00 pm
*Requires registration

Space Center U 3 Day | Ages 11-14

Saturday, February 14, 2026
–Monday, February 16, 2026
8:00 am
–4:00 pm
*Requires registration
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IMPORTANT

Weather-Related Closure 1/25 & Delayed Opening 1/26

For the safety of our guests and staff, Space Center Houston is closed on Sunday, January 25 and will delay opening on Monday, January 26 to 12 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you soon!

Plan on visiting on Monday, January 26 or have other questions? Tap below to learn more about which on-site experiences will be modified.