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NASA Johnson Space Center

NASA Johnson Space Center

Houston, Texas

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NASA Johnson Space Center

NASA Johnson Space Center
Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center, brings the excitement of space exploration to life with interactive exhibits, real spacecraft, and hands-on experiences. Get up close with a moon rock, see spacesuits worn by astronauts, and explore the history of human spaceflight through engaging films and artifacts. Don’t miss the tram tour—it takes you behind the scenes to Mission Control, where NASA guided Apollo missions and still oversees the International Space Station. You’ll also stop by the Astronaut Training Facility and Rocket Park, home to a massive Saturn V rocket, one of the most powerful ever built.

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  • address2101 E NASA Parkway, Houston
  • openingHoursMon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat & Sun closed
  • phone+1 281 483 0123
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