Space
Center Houston - When you were a child, did
you ever fantasize about becoming an astronaut? More
than likely, life led you into a different career
path.But at Space Center Houston, inner astronauts
young and old alike can nurture that dream with adventures
that seem like science fiction. Located south of Houston
in the Clear Lake area, a thirty minute drive from
downtown will lead you into a space odyssey. Space
buffs will be thrilled with the $70 million, 180,000
square foot facility.
You can tour the Nasa Official Visitors Center
and see actual spacecraft including the Mercury, Gemini,
and Apollo space capsules or see what it is like to
walk in space in a space simulator. You can also experience
a simulated space voyage, touch control panels and
watch eductional and entertaining documenteries on
Texas's largest giant screen theater with. At the
Kid's Space Place, children can view and take part
in interactive exhibits and see what it is like to
live on a space station. Before you leave, stop in
at the gift shop for unique souvenirs, including a
mars rock!
While touring the Lyndon B. Johnson Space
Center you can see flight hardware and astronaut
memorabilia. The center for astronaut training and
mission control, at the Space Center Houston, visitors
can experience the past, present and future of space
exploration.
The Space Center is a good place
to take the family for intelligent fun while on your
visit in Houston. It will likely be an experience
that neither you or your any member of your family,
young or old, is likely to forget. Visit the website
for details on admission prices.
www.spacecenter.org.
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