Creating Space for All
At Space Center Houston, we believe that curiosity has no limits and that access to the wonders of space should be just as boundless. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the Community Membership Program.
2024
At Space Center Houston, we spark curiosity, ignite passion, and educate the world about the endless possibilities of space exploration. We’re proud to share that last year, our museum was ranked #17 among the top 20 most visited museums in the United States, according to Blooloop! Thank you for being part of our community and helping us to inspire and engage over 1.2 million visitors from around the world.
This Mission Impact report offers a glimpse into the incredible programs that shape future scientists, engineers, and innovators. These pages are filled with stories of transformation that real people experienced through unique, life-changing opportunities found only here at Space Center Houston.
One such story is that of Team Lasar from the Czech Republic, five remarkable students who developed a visionary project that captured the attention of SpaceX. Their journey, sparked by participation in the Conrad Challenge, is a powerful example of how our programs cultivate talent, drive innovation, and open doors to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
To all our donors, members, volunteers, and space enthusiasts – thank you. Your support has brought these stories to life and fuels our mission to bring the wonder of space exploration to people around the globe. If you’re considering supporting our mission, we invite you to discover how you can make a difference.
With gratitude,
William T. Harris
President & CEO
*Volunteer hours does not include Space Center Houston volunteer hours or China Chapter volunteers.
In Space Center Houston’s strategic framework, “Space Science Research” is identified as a new focus and priority for our organization. To accomplish this, we have recruited some incredible team members who bring expertise in research as well as passion for sharing their work with the public. One of the ways you can experience this is through our new Science Deck.
To bring this vision to life, our team partnered with Dr. Morgan Micheletti, whose expertise in research and passion for sharing scientific discoveries embody our mission.
Experience this spirit of exploration and innovation by watching this video, where research meets curiosity to shape the future of space science.
There is a vital role you can play in advancing space exploration!
With your support and participation, Space Center Houston is able to provide impactful and revealing experiences to nearly 300,000 students and educators each year.
The listing below recognizes total giving to Space Center Houston in 2024 and includes all donor gifts in addition to those who were part of recommending such gifts.
Our special thanks to the following donors who have been recognized by the Innovation Circle.
Dhaval Jadav
Peggy Kostial
Jeanne and Richard Filip
Emily Fox and Carlos Guestrin
Kristen and Justin Ishbia
Christine and Morgan Micheletti
Bud and Maryjane Scherr
Gwen Griffin and Al Saylor
Anonymous
Jacob and Amanda Avery
Gideon Berkowitz
Gracie and Bob Cavnar
Daniel Cohen
Maria B. Culley
Susie and Pat Cunningham
William T. Harris
Nancy and Anna Josephs
Harvin Moore
Stephanie Murphy
Linda C. Murray
Mary Murray
Brook and Mike Novelli
Ellen Ochoa and Coe Miles
Syamal and Susmita Poddar
Vicki and Freddie Rippetoe
Anonymous
Don and Heidi Beckham
Mike Bloomfield
Nancy and Steve Bynon
Emily and Allen Capps
Debbie Conder
Ann and Bill Davidson
Susan and Marc DeChellis
Jeff Gerber
Estella and Pete Gillette
Richard Gruen
Lea and Erik Houghland
Alexandre Jasserme
Joy and Don Kelly
Irene and Lindsey Kroll
Raamel Mitchell
Janine Morris and Kerry Comeaux
Stewart Morris Jr.
Keith and Alice Mosing
John Mulholland
Eddy and Dara Pauley
Brady Pyle
Ivan Rodriguez
Janine Schueppert
Tracy and Mike Scott
Barrett Shaver and Jae Park
Kristine and Welby Sweet
Donna and Philip Tenenbaum
Frank Tirelli
Leanne and Jeffrey Wyatt
Fred Griffin
Mike Hawes
Paul Nemeth
Kirk Shireman
Brian Rishikof
Phani Tenneti
Tricia and Jeff Swearingen
Special thanks to the following individuals who have already gifted or have made provisions for a planned legacy gift to Space Center Houston:
David Cisco
Stephen Huzar
Sandy Wilder
Philip T. Pegues Irrevocable Trust
The following individuals were recognized for their support as Patron members in the Discovery Circle:
Anonymous (2)
Mary Parke and Mikki Anderson
Jaime Barthel
Brian Wilson Bradley and Seda Aktas
Alma and Kevin Brady
Cindy and Randy Broiles
Terry and David Brownhill
Joe Caramanna
Peter Christian and John Galloway
Michelle and Kevin Corley
Ed and Genith Crawford
Linda and Kevin Dellsperger
Carol Eggert Dinkins
Amanda and Ron Duguid
C.C. and Duke Ensell
Erin and Bryan Foster
Tim Gandy
Amanda and Hans Gilke
Cassandra and Stephen Goertzen
Monique Griffin and Karla Auzenne
Barbara Grimm and Gail Foreman
Dorothy Guillen
Bryan Haley and Alexandra Haynes
Susan Holloway
Kathleen and Denny Holt
Maria and Chris Houston
Hollie Kleitz and Eric Alfuth
Kathy and Frank Korona
Joan and Mario Marchelli
Careisse and Chris Mathews
Heather and Gregg Mattek
Gayle and Stewart McAdoo
Deborah McCoy
Naomi and Ruth Miller
Barbara and Manuel Molina
Katherine Murphy
Diana and James Obulaney
Beverly and Staman Ogilvie
Wesley Osburn and Danielle Toti
Deborah and Rafael Pardo
Biswanath Todi and Naman Patwari
Izalina and Mike Pegler
Eduardo Pigretti
Mallik Putcha
Chris Putnam and Gerard Hudson
James Ramos
Maria and Jorge Romo
Clarruth Seaton and Arthur Barriault
Amy and Kaylee Seymour
Leah and Tyson Sheth
Charisse and Richard Short
Nicole and James Smith
Amberleigh Thetford
Laura Tunstall
Joshua, Kara, and Lillian Uyehara
Lynn and Ashley Webster
Vivian and Bill Wied
Maria and Michael Wilkerson
Gail and Andrew Zitterkopf
Boeing
Chevron
AT&T
Intel
CenterPoint Energy Foundation
The John M. O’Quinn Foundation
Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust
Battelle
Constellation
Shore Capital Partners Management
Collins Aerospace, An RTX Business
Strake Foundation
Voya Foundation
Barrios Technology
Powell Foundation
NASA Alumni League JSC
Aegis Aerospace, Inc
Amegy Bank
Velvet Taco
Tranquility Lodge #2000
BCG
Houston Rockets
Anonymous
Chevron
Jacobs
ExxonMobil Foundation
Lockheed Martin Employees’
Marathon Petroleum
Microsoft
Mutual of America
Texas Instruments Foundation
Our thanks also to the following organizations who give at our donors’ request:
National Philanthropic Trust
National Christian Foundation
Houston Jewish Community Foundation
Every effort has been made to verify the accuracy of these lists. Please bring any errors or omissions to our attention at [email protected] or please call us at 281.244.2126.
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