VIDEO: Thought Leader Series – Lunar Nuclear Power System, presented by UTMB

August 25 6 P.M. CT Lunar Nuclear Power Systems Power generates everything here on Earth, from our handheld devices to food and water. As humanity expands its presence in space, we’ll need a sustainable source of energy too. We know that solar power is limited in space, so what’s the

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Top 5 Things to Do at Our Artemis I Launch Watch Party

Artemis I is about to launch on a mission to the Moon and we are celebrating with an out-of-this-world Launch Watch Party you won’t want to miss. Join us for our free Artemis I Launch Watch Party on Monday, Aug. 29. Doors open at 5:15 a.m. and the morning will

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VIDEO: Thought Leader Series – Virtual Reality Applications in Space, presented by UTMB

JULY 28 6.P.M. CT Virtual Reality Applications in Space, presented by UTMB Virtual reality technology has been used to train astronauts to conduct spacewalks, payload operations and extravehicular activity. Now, scientists and engineers are pushing the capabilities of this technology to explore the physiological effects of space on the human

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In Case You Missed It: Last Call Before Fall, presented by Wellby

On July 31, we hosted our biggest members-only bash of the year, Last Call Before Fall, presented by Wellby.  Members spent the day exploring Space Center Houston, chilling out with free sno-cones, meeting NASA astronauts Tony Antonelli and Mike Foreman, participating in hands-on space activities like our Viper Robotics challenge,

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VIDEO: Thought Leader Series – Virtual 3D Technology Helping to Advance Exploration, presented by UTMB

June 30 6.P.M. CT Virtual 3D Technology Helping to Advance Exploration, presented by UTMB On the verge of a new era of space travel, how will astronauts navigate the mental and physical challenges of deep space exploration? Scientists and engineers are using holoportation technology that could mitigate some challenges of

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Meet an Astronaut during Space Center Houston’s Astronaut Days Aug. 4-7

HOUSTON, July 19, 2022 – Spot a space explorer, get an autograph, have lunch with an astronaut and more at Space Center Houston’s summer event, Astronaut Days, Aug. 4-7. Astronaut Days provide multiple opportunities to spot a space explorer, from Astronaut Mission Memories and Q&A sessions to bingo and book

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VIDEO: Thought Leader Series – Skylab to Gateway: Living in Space, presented by UTMB

May 26 6 P.M. CT Skylab to Gateway: Living in Space, presented by UTMB From our first venture living in space with Skylab to building a permanent presence aboard the International Space Station; ingenuity, training and teamwork are essential to the success of any program. Now, as we return to

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Interview and Behind the Scenes with Moon2Mars musical artist Katie Toupin

We recently sat down with singer and songwriter Katie Toupin to talk about the inspiration behind her song "Astronaut," which she will be performing at our upcoming Moon2Mars Festival, presented by Wellby, Powered by JSC FCU! Toupin will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 10. Get to

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VIDEO: Thought Leader Series – ART AND SCIENCE CONVERGING TO FURTHER HUMANITY

April 21 6.P.M. CT Art and Science Converging to Further Humanity Using your imagination to fuel exploration and discovery is what the nonprofit SciArt Exchange is all about. The success of human space exploration extends beyond technological advancements. Through art we’re enabled to take a broader view and it can

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Photo Gallery: Planet Earth Celebration

Our planet is incredible. So was the turnout at our second annual Planet Earth Celebration! Space Center Houston members joined us for a members-only Earth Day Soiree the evening of April 22, where they were treated to an evening of VIP access. This included a dinner complete with Earth-friendly options

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