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Photo Gallery: Rocket Launches

Space exploration is fueled by successful rocket launches, from the Saturn V launching the first humans to the Moon, to the success of the SpaceX Falcon 9, the world’s first reusable orbital class rocket!

Through the decades, rockets have been modified and improved, built bigger, faster, and more powerful. They have launched astronauts, scientific instruments, experiments, and spacecraft that are still exploring deep space.

In today’s photo gallery, take a look back on some of these impressive shots of rocket launches, and don’t forget to stop by our SpaceX Falcon 9 booster exhibit during your next visit!

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MISSION UPDATE

We are open!

Space Center Houston is open today, May 8, 2026, during regular operating hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thank you for your patience while we resolved yesterday’s service disruption. See you soon, explorers!

LAST CHANCE

An Evening with Dexter Holland

Thu. April 30 | 5:30 p.m.

Explore the intersection of punk rock and science during this special evening with Dexter Holland, molecular biologist & frontman of The Offspring

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Artemis II Launch Watch Party

Friday, February 6 | 7:30 p.m.

Witness history at the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center.

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IMPORTANT

Closed Thursday, May 7, 2026

Due to a temporary service disruption, Space Center Houston is closed today. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

For questions about your tickets for today, please contact our Reservations team at [email protected].