Crew patch for STS-135, the final flight of the Space Shuttle Program.
Join astronaut Mike McCully and Space Center Houston as we celebrate the final flight of the space shuttle program. Enjoy a special launch presentation by astronaut Mike McCully in Blast-Off Theater or watch the shuttle launch live on our 5 story tall screen in the Northrop Grumman Theater.
Seating will begin at 10:15am. Please arrive early as seating is limited.
Then, join Mike McCully again at 11am or 1pm in Blast-Off Theater for a special presentation on his unique experiences with the Shuttle program.
Discounted tickets are now available online at spacecenter.org
Every weekend in July is an adventure at Space Center Houston!
This weekend:
Party like a pirate at Space Center Houston! Join Jolly Roger Jovan for “treasure hunter’s trivia” and win amazing prizes at 12pm and 3pm. Plus, meet your favorite pirate characters and enjoy a swashbuckling good time in the Captain’s Free Dance Zone!
From buccaneers to spooks and masked avengers to cosmic invaders – every weekend is packed with surprises! Enjoy unforgettable family fun with classic characters based on a new exciting theme each week.
July 1st – 4th: Pirate Pandemonium
July 8th – 10th: Halloween in July!
July 15th – 17th: Super Hero Super Stars
July 22nd – 24th: Alien Encounters
July 29th – 31st: TBD
Discounted tickets are now available online at spacecenter.org
(23 May 2011) — This image of the International Space Station and the docked Space Shuttle Endeavour, flying at an altitude of approximately 220 miles, was taken by Expedition 27 crew member Paolo Nespoli from the Soyuz TMA-20 following its undocking on May 23, 2011 (USA time).
It is the first-ever image of a space shuttle docked to the International Space Station. Onboard the Soyuz were Russian cosmonaut and Expedition 27 commander Dmitry Kondratyev; Nespoli, a European Space Agency astronaut; and NASA astronaut Cady Coleman. Coleman and Nespoli were both flight engineers. The three landed in Kazakhstan later that day, completing 159 days in space.
Did you know you could try your hand at docking the shuttle at Space Center Houston? In our Feel of Space training area you can practice landing the orbiter, plan a mission to Mars and even take a virtual tour of the International Space Station! Discounted tickets are now available online at spacecenter.org
Join the festivities as NASA and the community welcome home the crew of STS-134! These unique events take place in NASA hanger 990 among T-38 jet aircraft, NASA officials and friends and family in the Clear Lake community. If your a space fan, this is an event that is not to be missed!
Via NASA PAO
A welcome ceremony for the astronauts will be held Thursday, June 2, in Houston. The public is invited to attend the 4 p.m. CDT event at Ellington Field’s NASA Hangar 990. Gates to Ellington Field will open at 3:30 p.m. Highlights from the ceremony will be broadcast on NASA Television’s Video File. For NASA TV downlink information, schedules and links to streaming video, visit:
STS-134 was the 134th shuttle flight and the 36th shuttle mission dedicated to station assembly and maintenance. With Endeavour and its crew safely home, the stage is set for the launch of shuttle Atlantis on its STS-135 mission, targeted to begin July 8.
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Can’t catch the crew at Ellington? “Like” us on our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter for updates on theSTS-134 Crew Debrief, a free after hour’s event with the crew!
You can also meet an astronaut every Friday at Space Center Houston, FREE with admission!
Space Center Houston, which usually focuses on outer space, soared into the inner sanctum of Houston society Thursday with a “friendraiser” at the River Oaks home of Kim and Dan Tutcher. Space Center Houston characters welcomed the crowd of more than 250 while real-life astronauts and a host of notables schmoozed over fine wine tastings and servings of hors d’oeuvres.
Board member Pat Cunningham hosted the event that was originally intended to double as a celebration of NASA’s receipt of one of the retiring space shuttles. But we know what happened with that. So instead, the evening focused on the educational programs that the non-profit has been emphasizing in recent years. Since doors opened in 1992, Space Center Houston has welcomed 13 million visitors, provided educational programs for 70,000 teachers and classes for 50,000 Houston area teachers.
Joining Cunningham in delivering the soft-sell on the space center was former space shuttle commander Dick Richards, who completed four shuttle missions.Ellen Ochoa, three-time mission payload specialist, mingled in the crowd as well.
Wine enthusiast Franelle Rogers helped line up a superb group of wines for tasting tables that were scattered throughout the expansive home.
Soaking up the Space Center Houston message were guests includingAlice and Keith Mosing, Kay and Ned Holmes, Clayton and Shel Erikson, John Poindexter, Joann and Bill Crassas, Robert Sakowitz, Rosi and Jorge Hernandez, Susan and Norm Spalding, Beth Wolff, Melissa and Bill King and Shelley and David Reeves.
Making sure that no one missed the message, Sovereign Service valet parkers wore the traditional sky blue astronaut jumpsuits provided by Space Center Houston as did Kim Tutcher, whose jumpsuit was personalized with her name.
At Space Center Houston, we’re more than just Space; we’re all about fun, friends and family. Our blog is a new way to keep you updated about everything that goes on behind-the-scenes; from our employees, to special guests, unique events, one-of-a kind exhibits and news.
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