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Tour mockups of two ISS modules containing 20 full-scale replica racks that illustrate the Environmental Control and Life Support System, the food astronauts consume and a sleeping berth, among other necessary aspects of life and work aboard the station. A connecting node contains a full-scale replica of the Cupola Observation Module, which provides ISS astronauts their view of space and the Earth below. This exhibit is NASA grant-funded.

This HD motion-based simulator is a five-minute, multi-sensory experience that combines a movie-like audiovisual presentation using a high-definition projection screen and surround sound, with the motion of the ride compartment. There are different rides available, including “Red Baron” and “Black Hole.” You must be at least 36 inches tall to ride. You should not ride this simulator if you have pregnancy, epilepsy, motion sickness, claustrophobia, a history of heart conditions, shoulder, neck or back problems, abnormal blood pressure, or any other major medical problems.

Learn about the Spring night sky and the various objects that are visible at this time of year, in this live and interactive presentation. Your personal tour guide to the cosmos will teach you to navigate through the sky and highlight constellations, planets, and even some deep sky objects such as galaxies and nebulae. This presentation is great for all ages and is a traditional planetarium experience with a modern kick.

Get ready for an out-of-this-world, haunted Halloween adventure at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on Saturday, October 24th from 5 pm – 8 pm for our 13th annual Spooky Space Spectacular, an indoor and outdoor celebration featuring hands-on spooky activities, trick-or-treating, and plenty more cosmic entertainment for the entire family.

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 model of NASA’s SLS rocket, Blue Origin’s Mannequin Skywalker, and coming soon, Chris Sembroski’s Inspiration4 SpaceX launch and entry suit.