NASA Tram Tour

Have you always wanted to see where the Astronauts work? Now’s your chance. No, it’s not outer space, but it is NASA’s Johnson Space Center! Go behind the scenes on the NASA Tram Tour and you will have the opportunity to get an up close look at real NASA facilities! Home of the Astronauts and Mission Control, NASA’s Johnson Space Center is sure to show you an out of this world experience. Who knows, maybe you’ll even work there one day! Trams are available on a first-come, first-served basis, seat 100 people per tram, and are wheelchair accessible. Tours take approximately 90 minutes to complete and depart approximately every 20-60 minutes. (Check the tram schedule on the day of your visit).

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Starship Gallery

Come touch the moon! Did you know that Space Center Houston is one of only 3 places in the entire world where you can touch a real live moon rock! Well, I guess the rock’s not alive, but it is real and over 3.8 billion years old! Start your journey through the history of manned space flight with “On Human Destiny”, a 15-minute film highlighting the great moments of the space program. After the film, enter Starship Gallery where you can see real space craft, touch that cool moon rock, and walk through America’s first space station, Skylab. This attraction is a must-see for any visit. Starship Gallery is rated a #1 attraction and will surely be a highlight of your field trip! Film shows every 30 minutes beginning at 10:15. Allow approximately 30-45 minutes for this attraction.

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Living in Space

Have you ever wondered how the Astronauts go the bathroom in space? How can Astronauts sleep on the ceiling? Living in Space will answer these questions and more! This live presentation demonstrates what daily life is like on the International Space Station. At Living in Space you will learn all about how the Astronauts live, eat, work, exercise, sleep, and even go to the bathroom in space! Shows are every hour on the half-hour starting at 11:30. Allow approximately 25 minutes for this attraction.

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Blast Off! Theater

3-2-1 Blast off! Now showing in Blast Off! Theater – Mission to Mars  and the International Space Station briefing. Visit the only place in the world where you can personally experience the thrill of launching into space like a real astronaut. It's not just a movie; it's the thrill of personally feeling the launch into space -- from the rocket boosters to the billowing exhaust.

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Space Center Theater

Now Showing
Space Shuttle: Launching our Dreams
It was a crazy idea that became an American icon.  The shuttle program redefined what was technically possible in aerospace, shattered cultural barriers and helped redefine the laws of physics.  Launching Our Dreams takes you on a hypersonic journey through thirty years of innovation in 30 minutes.  Feel the rush of launch, the wonder of weightlessness and the pride of a country on America’s most iconic spaceship, the Space Shuttle.
Destination Station
Experience the daring tale of the most technologically challenging feat in history. Watch two former Cold War rivals join forces to establish a long-term outpost in outer space.  Destination Station takes you behind the scenes of the world’s largest international collaborative effort and flies you onboard the orbital home that is the size of a football field.  Then, launch into the future as NASA forecasts where the science and technology in development today will take us to tomorrow. 

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Kids Space Place & Martian Matrix

Kids Space Place was designed for children of all ages who have always dreamed of experiencing the same things Astronauts do in space. This attraction offers 14 exciting areas with 31 interactive hands-on exhibits! Experience what it’s like to operate robots on Mars from the ISS! Become a planetary weight lifter or a rocket scientist! Your students will have fun here and they won’t even know they’re (shhh…) learning. For the safety of all visitors, students measuring above 56” in height are not allowed inside the Martian Matrix, but are welcome to enjoy the Kids Space Place section. No specific show time. Open continuously under normal conditions.

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Space Shuttle Mock-up

Have you ever wondered what it looks like inside the Space Shuttle? Climb aboard to get a close-up look at the flight deck and mid-deck of the space shuttle. The Space Shuttle high-fidelity mock-up was designed by Astronaut Charles Bolden and provides you an opportunity to see where and how the Astronauts live and work while in space. Students get the feel of what it would be like to be on board an actual shuttle. While you’re in the Shuttle, try to imagine what it would be like to spend 2 weeks in there with 6 of your students! Better choose wisely! Also, try to see if you can figure out which tire is real! Teachers: this is also the home of the Educator Resource Center! Allow 10-15 minutes to complete. No specific show time. Open continuously under normal operating conditions.

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Astronaut Gallery

This unparalleled exhibit outside Space Center Theater features the world's best collection of space suits. Look for your favorite Astronaut on the wall of fame at the back of Astronaut Gallery. This wall contains portraits and crew photos of every US Astronaut who has ever flown in space!

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International Space Station Exhibit

Students can go on a tour of the International Space Station by highlighting different parts of the space station at this interactive exhibit. Students will also have the opportunity to complete different activities in the Space Station Simulation Exhibit.

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Morphis Simulator Ride and Lunar Lander 2020

Did you know we are going back to the moon? Let’s send your students there! Get them ready with the Lunar Lander 2020. You can also check out the Morphis Simulator Ride, which changes its films out seasonally. These attractions are available for an additional charge of $6 per person.

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