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Pathfinder

Pathfinder

If you'd like to help us with this and other projects please consider donating to our capital fund!

It's back up!Stop by and see the restored Pathfinder Shuttle! 
Rocket Park

Rocket Park

Included with museum admission

Update: Rocket Row is now Open to the Public!The first phase of our beautifully renovated Rocket Park is ready for launch. Wander Rocket Row and learn about the advances in space exploration made possible by the Mercury Redstone, Juno II, Jupiter,…
A 1/10th scale model of ULA’s Vulcan rocket, Blue Origin's concept lunar lander, a 1/0th scale model of NASA’s SLS rocket are displayed

Dare to Explore: Frontiers of Space

Included with museum admission

Dare to Explore: Frontiers of Space is a new and evolving exhibit showcasing current and future technologies of space exploration, such as a 1/10th scale model of ULA’s Vulcan rocket, Boeing’s Starliner Pressure Capsule test vessel, a 1/0th scale…
Miss Baker

Miss Baker

Included with museum admission

Celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Launch of Miss Baker!  Miss Baker and her companion Able became the first U.S. animals to successfully complete a mission to space. On May 28, 1959, the pair were launched on a Jupiter missile, which took…
Three guests examine a display. The Saturn V launch vehicle is suspended overhead.

Saturn V Hall

Included with museum admission

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) is a Smithsonian Affiliate and the Official Visitor Center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. We boast one of the largest collections of rockets and space memorabilia on display anywhere in the world…
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Testimonial

"This place is fantastic. Whether you are stopping in or attending Camp, it's an incredible experience. For any Space, Aviation, or Science enthusiasts, this place is for you. It would take days to properly see everything, but time and just disappear when you start exploring and reading all of the fascinating history." -Ashlee S

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Aviation Challenge

Trainees smile in floatation devices from the water of the Aviation Challenge lake

Mach I

Aviation Challenge® Mach I combines critical thinking, teamwork and leadership training in a five-day aviation-themed adventure.   BOOK NOW   Students learn basic principles of aviation and put their knowledge to the test in a variety…
A young trainee wearing camouflage fatigues sits in the cockpit of an flight simulator. His team can be seen seated in their own sims beside him.

Mach II

Aviation Challenge® Mach II is a fast-paced, military-inspired program where young leaders are tested in their knowledge of aerodynamics and teamwork.   BOOK NOW   Trainees take part in hands-on activities based on the design…
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Robotics

A camper prepares to test their robotic programing skills in a challenge

Space Camp Robotics Camp

Space Camp® Robotics trainees learn their ideas can become a reality as they use robotic technologies to create engineering solutions for real-world problems.  BOOK NOW Trainees work as a team to build and test their own designs in…
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Space Camp

A young camper wears an adult sized headset and speaks into the attached microphone from Mission Control during a space flight simulated

Space Camp

Suit up for a mission to the International Space Station or train for a landing on the moon! Space Camp® is the ultimate educational experience that illuminates real-world applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students…
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Space Academy for Leading Students in Alabama

2025 S.A.L.S.A. Applications are NOW OPEN!Scroll down for application instructions and link to apply Get Ready to Take Your Giant Leap!Space Academy® for Leading Students in Alabama (SALSA) is a program funded by the State of Alabama…
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Star of Bethlehem

Star of Bethlehem

Paint the Universe

Paint the Universe

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  • FREE general admission to more than 250 participating ASTC Passport Science Centers worldwide

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