Location | Space Center Houston Special Events Building
Admission | Free for Space Center Houston members, with RSVP
RSVP available beginning Tuesday, July 1
Legendary NASA astronaut José Hernández joins Space Center Houston members for an extra special storytime for children of all ages! José will read his children’s book “The Boy Who Touched the Stars” in both English and Spanish. All children who participate will enjoy a free Mini Melts ice cream and interactive activities.
About Astronaut José Hernández
José Hernández is a former NASA astronaut whose incredible journey took him from working in the fields as a farm worker to soaring into space. Inspired by early spacewalks and astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz, he pursued his passion for math and science, earning engineering degrees from the University of the Pacific and UC Santa Barbara. He helped develop the first full-field digital mammography system before finally being selected by NASA after 12 years of applying. In 2009, he flew on mission STS-128. His story is a powerful reminder that perseverance and determination can turn even the most humble beginnings into something extraordinary.
