Space Center Houston Celebrates Astronaut Days

Join us for the first weekend of August — Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3 to enjoy a variety of activations and opportunities to meet and hear from astronauts Don Thomas, Anna Fisher, and Carl Walz.

To begin your day (or conclude it), take a tour of the Astronaut Training Facility at NASA Johnson Space Center. Nicknamed the “astronaut’s toybox,” guests can walk an elevated path where astronauts train for current missions and where scientists and engineers develop the next generation of space exploration vehicles. This tram tour is included with general admission and is subject to availability.

For an elevated Astronaut Day experience, add Breakfast with an Astronaut for an additional cost. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast catered by Wolfgang Puck while you hear live from an astronaut’s perspective about the space program. After the presentation, join an interactive Q&A session with the veteran space explorer.

Finally, wrap up your adventure with an out-of-this-world photo op with our floating astronaut and a chance to meet Commander Quest in the Main Plaza!

WHAT:
Space Center Houston Celebrates Astronaut Days

WHEN:
Saturday, August 2 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with Don Thomas, Anna Fisher, and Carl Walz
Sunday, August 3 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. with Carl Walz

WHERE:
Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 USA 

Activations:
The Smells of Space
Chef Kitchen Demo
Lunar Outpost Station with Lunar Terrain Vehicle
Science Deck
Postcards to Space by Education
Space Playlist with Kinetic Lights, Enjoy Astronauts’ Curated Playlist

Pop Up Labs:
Radiation: UV bead bookmark activity focused on astronauts needing to survive intense radiation in an AstroRad suit.
Functional Training Test: Simulation of the test given to astronauts upon their return to earth.
Under Pressure: Marshmallow vacuum activity – Showcases the need to be equipped to deal with significant changes to pressure.
Story Corner: Presenters will read “You are Going,” an Artemis generation story.

Photo Ops:
Mark III Suit
Floating Astronaut
Commander Quest Appearances