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NASA Johnson Space Center

Houston, Texas

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NASA Johnson Space Center

Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA, features interactive exhibits, attractions and presentations that not only educate, but also entertain visitors. Learn about the history of space exploration in museum exhibits and short films and get a unique chance to touch a moon rock. Take a tram-tour to the Mission Control, the Astronaut Training Facility and the Rocket Park, where a life-size Saturn V rocket ship is on display.

Useful Information

  • Address: 1601 NASA Parkway - Houston, TX
  • Email: SCHinfo@spacecenter.org
  • Phone: +1 281 244 2100
  • More Info: www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson
  • Address: Mon - Fri 10h - 17h, Sat - Sun 9h - 18h. Hours of operation subject to change without notice due to unforeseen events or circumstances.
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  • More Info: www.facebook.com/NASAJSC

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