Apollo Simulation Capsule
Climb in the Apollo simulation capsule at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center! Work through the mission checklist and discover what it was like to…
Pluto
What do we know about Pluto? Is it considered a planet?
Explorer 1
Learn about the "space race" and America's first artificial satellite, Explorer 1.
Cosmic Supernova Eggs
Gather some basic items in your kitchen and join Joseph Vick, museum education manager (and his special assistant!), to make colorful Cosmic Supernova Eggs…
Apollo Lunar Excursion Module
Let's explore the Apollo Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) at the Rocket Center. The LEM was used like a camping tent for astronauts while they…
Constellation Highlights: Ursae
Explores spring skies constellations Ursa Major and Minor (the Big and Little Bear)
Orion
Explore Orion, one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky.
SLS
Discover the Space Launch System (SLS), the current NASA rocket designed for human deep space exploration. Learn which legacy parts from previous NASA programs have been integrated into this…
Space Suits
Check out the seriously cool space gear from the Apollo era in the Davidson Center for Space Exploration at the Rocket Center. Learn how the suits kept the astronauts safe and…
JFK's Moon Speech
How did JFK's speech in 1962 inspire and encourage explorers to get humankind to the moon? Many of today's modern technologies began with knowledge gained from…