Have you seen the Mercury Trainer at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center? Many of our visitors are surprised at its small size, built for only one person

Let's take a look at historical mission patches from the Apollo era. Get your family together and design your own! What kinds of things would be represented on your mission?

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 space exploration. Learn how scientists and engineers continue to innovate, create and inspire the next generation of explorers.

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 comfortable while they explored the lunar surface.

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 cutting-edge new spacecraft.

Explore Orion, one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky.

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 explored the surface of the moon.

Explores spring skies constellations Ursa Major and Minor (the Big and Little Bear)

Gather some basic items in your kitchen and join Joseph Vick, museum education manager (and his special assistant!), to make colorful Cosmic Supernova Eggs. This one has a big finish that will be fun for the whole family!

Learn about the "space race" and America's first artificial satellite, Explorer 1.