Space Center Houston is a leading science museum and the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. It serves as a hub connecting the public with the past, present, and future of space exploration, showcasing over 400 space artifacts and offering immersive exhibits and experiences. Space Center Houston's purpose is to bring people and space closer together, inspiring nearly 1.3 million visitors annually and is a Smithsonian Affiliate. Key exhibits include the Independence Plaza, featuring a Space Shuttle replica, and the NASA Tram Tour, providing behind-the-scenes looks at astronaut training and Mission Control.
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NASA acting administrator Sean Duffy confirmed that Discovery would be relocated to Space Center Houston.
NASA selected the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum to display Discovery over Houston in April 2011.
Since 2022, Megan McArthur has been the Chief Scientist at Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA Johnson.
The aircraft previously used to transport the space shuttles has been decommissioned and one such transport aircraft is on display at Space Center Houston with a replica shuttle mounted on it.
The aircraft previously used to transport Space Shuttles has been decommissioned, and one of those carrier aircraft is on display at Space Center Houston with a replica shuttle mounted on it.
The budget provision is designed to move the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center to Space Center Houston adjacent to the Johnson Space Center.
Kaci Heins develops mission-based content and oversees immersive education programs including Space Center University and Stars and STEM at Space Center Houston.
Space Center Houston will use the Blue Origin grant to expand programs to reach disadvantaged students in the Houston area.