Astronaut Days
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Featured Programming
Breakfast with an Astronaut
Get a glimpse into the space program from an astronaut’s perspective while enjoying a delicious breakfast catered by Wolfgang Puck. After the presentation, join in a Q&A session with the veteran space explorer. *This event is an additional cost.
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Puzzle Mural
Challenge yourself with our brain teasers and puzzle wall with your friends and family.
Radiation Pop-up Lab
Make your own UV bead bookmark to learn about what types of light astronauts need to be protected from.
Under Pressure Pop-up Lab
Watch what happens to the marshmallows as we mimic the low pressure of space and touch on how the astronaut’s suits can keep them safe in the vacuum of space.
Interactive Tech Wall
NASA Kid’s Club Interactive – Play these games for all ages as you learn about NASA and its missions.
Postcard to Space
Write a message! Then address the card to yourself or someone you want to send a postcard from space. Don’t worry we’ll handle the postage!
Astronaut Training Facility Tour
Walk an elevated path through the Astronaut Training Facility where NASA astronauts train for current missions and where scientists and engineers are developing the next generation of space exploration vehicles.
This tram tour is offered at no charge to general admission guests and is subject to availability.
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Presentation | Training for Tomorrow
Duration | 20 minutes
Location | International Space Station (ISS) Gallery
Have you ever wondered what it is like to live in space? Now is your chance to learn how astronauts prepare for life in space at NASA Johnson Space Center.
Training for Tomorrow is a 20-minute live presentation that gives you a glimpse into the lives of astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). In our ISS replica, you can experience what it is like to live in space. Learn how astronauts exercise, eat and perform research at their home in space!
Mission Memories
Mission Briefing Center | Approx. 45 minutes
Join us for this space exploration journey as an astronaut recounts stories of their time preparing for traveling to and exploring space!
July 31st:
11:30am Colonel Brian Duffy
1:20pm Colonel Brian Duffy
August 1st:
12:30pm Captain Mike Baker
1:30pm Captain Mike Baker
Meet a Floating Astronaut
Throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, you will have the opportunity to meet and take pictures with a floating astronaut in our Main Plaza.
Meet Commander Quest
Come visit us on the first weekend in August for a chance to meet our mascot, Commander Quest throughout the day!
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.