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 Rockets! by MarvintheMartian
It took me 4 months to finally get here and I'm pleased I've now been around the NASA Space Center and taken the Historical Trolley Tour around the original command center which was used to command the first manned mission to the moon.
It's about $16 to visit the center, however if you pay about $19 you get a years membership - useful if you live here and you have friend who may want to visit when they visit you! I think there are also cheaper options for families and if you arrive later in the day.
One thing about the NASA Space Center - my friends at work have mixed feelings on the quality of the center. Some think it's a bit dated, others find the place a bit boring - however I think it's got a lot of interesting exhibits and there's definately hands on actitivies for children.
My only concern for the NASA Space Center is that it really does rely on event which happened 30-40 years ago - I think there is a lot which could be done to make it more up to date and interesting for young and old alike - keeping the history and bringing in more of what's happening now. Leave a Comment Phone: (281) 244-2100Directions: From downtown Houston, take I-45 South. Exit NASA Road 1. Go East. Pass El Camino/Egret Bay Blvd.Website: http://www.spacecenter.org/
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 An emergency
spacecraft... by Djinn76
I have spent there an afternoon, but this was slightly too short, count at least a day if you want to see everything.
The different exhibits are mainly an illustrated story of the spatial conquest. Mostly turned to the past (Apollo,...), there is also some parts about the present (ISS) and the future programs (settlement on the Moon, March exploration,...).
This picture, for example, shows the project of an emergency shuttle for an orbital station.
The visit is quite interesting, children will love it, there are plenty of experiences and animations dedicated to them. I was however slightly deceived, I was expecting something more technical or scientific but I guess all visitors are not engineer...
This is not really in the center of Houston but some 50 miles south of it. Leave a Comment Phone: (281) 244-2100Directions: From downtown Houston, take I-45 South. Exit NASA Road 1. Go East. Pass El Camino/Egret Bay Blvd.Website: http://www.spacecenter.org/
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 Saturn V Rocket by Djinn76
You first have to pass through a small security check and you may then park your car close to the park.
You can then walk along this Saturn V rocket, this is the kind of rocket that has sent the Apollo missions to the Moon. Try to imagine the fury of the fire out of its huge reactors... Leave a Comment Phone: (281) 244-2100Directions: From downtown Houston, take I-45 South. Exit NASA Road 1. Go East. Pass El Camino/Egret Bay Blvd.Website: http://www.spacecenter.org/
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Unsure if Nasa still has the annual open house. If so it's in late August. Get there early & prepare for large crowds. Leave a Comment Phone: (281) 244-2100Directions: From downtown Houston, take I-45 South. Exit NASA Road 1. Go East. Pass El Camino/Egret Bay Blvd.Website: http://www.spacecenter.org/
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 Touching the moon by Djinn76
I haven't learned anything new but well, now I can say I've been in contact with the moon ;-) Leave a Comment Phone: (281) 244-2100Directions: From downtown Houston, take I-45 South. Exit NASA Road 1. Go East. Pass El Camino/Egret Bay Blvd.Website: http://www.spacecenter.org/
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 Historical Command Center by Djinn76
I have been able to see the actual astronaut training facilities and the historical Command Center from where the Apollo missions were controlled.
This is amazing to realise they have been able to send people to the moon with such primitive technologies (your actual PC is way more powerfull than the "supercomputer" that was controlling everything at that time)
Apparently the different tours don't always have the same destinations, it could eventually be interesting to do several of them (but count one hour for each) Leave a Comment Phone: (281) 244-2100Directions: From downtown Houston, take I-45 South. Exit NASA Road 1. Go East. Pass El Camino/Egret Bay Blvd.Website: http://www.spacecenter.org/
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 One of the big ears !! by Djinn76
To make your own idea, you can listen to a sample of these tracks from the "What's new section" on the website (21/12/2003).
Of course, this is some more money but this is definitely worth it !! Leave a Comment Phone: (281) 244-2100Directions: From downtown Houston, take I-45 South. Exit NASA Road 1. Go East. Pass El Camino/Egret Bay Blvd.Website: http://www.spacecenter.org/
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 NASA-JSC seen from NASA Road
1, SE Houston by XenoHumph, 2 more photos
Do not miss the little train ride! That's where you go as close as you can to the "real" NASA. They change the train path from time to time. Now (2008), you can choose between 2 tours, one to the old Mission Control room and to the rocket park (including a Saturn V, like the ones that sent people to the Moon), and one to the real size shuttle where the astronauts are training and to the the rocket park.
It is ridiculously expensive: $19.95 per person (kids and seniors have reductions), $5 for parking.
Space Center is opened 10-5 weekdays. 10-6 weekends.
Note: there is a detailed tour of 4-5 hours of NASA behind the scene with a guide that you can purchase for $85 called "Level 9 tour". It should be reserved in advance. Leave a Comment Phone: 281-244-2100Directions: 25 miles south of downtown Houston in the NASA/Clear Lake area. From downtown Houston, take I-45 South. Exit NASA Parkway. Go East. Pass El Camino/Egret Bay Blvd. It is on your left.Website: http://www.spacecenter.org/
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 Space Center Houston by CLillard
Adults $16.95.
Open Daily Summer - June 10am-7pm, July 9am-7pm, August 10am-5pm, 10am-7pm Weekends
Winter - Mon-Fri - 10am-5pm Sat-Sun 10am-6pm Leave a Comment Phone: (281) 244-2100Directions: 1601 NASA Road 1, off Interstate 45 South, in the Clear Lake area.Website: http://www.spacecenter.org/
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