In light of the current government shutdown, we want to show our support and appreciation to those impacted. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is proud to offer 50% off general admission for all furloughed government employees and their families. This discount will be available for one week only, ending on October 13. That means admission is just $15 (regularly $30) with a valid government ID! Come explore the wonders of space and science with us!
Winter Hours Alert! Starting November 1, 2025, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m through February 28, 2026. Plan your mission accordingly!
Gravitational Wave Astrophysicist Dr. Tyson Littenberg, who currently works at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, discusses the challenges of studying gravitational waves and what future technology will hopefully make it less complicated.
In this interview, Dr. Chien-Ting Chen discusses supermassive black holes, how they impact the galaxies they're in, and what happens when you don't ask questions.
Learn about scale (the size of something) using the example of the Earth, Moon and Mars!
For this episode to make cents, you'll need a Quarter, a Dime and a Nickel.
Dr. Steven Ehlert talks about what it's like working with Chandra X-ray Observatory at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, a little bit about his scientific inspiration Sir Isaac Newton and what he would do in the Matrix!