Space and Exploration

10 things to see and do at the Johnson Space Center with your family

The Johnson Space Center has lots of fun events, displays and traveling exhibits for the whole family. Check these out next time you are in the Houston area.

Amateur Rocket to the Moon Competition – watch amateur rocketeers attempt to reach the moon with flimsy, homemade rockets!

“To the Stars!”” Musical – you’ll be humming tunes like “That’s Not Stardust – I Squirted Orange Juice in My Eye,” “Close That AirLock, Son, His Head is Beginning to Inflate” and “Alpha Centurion Male” at this rollicking, clean show for everyone.

Rocket Room – features rockets from decades of NASA space flights. The Elon Musk wing is 10 times the size of the Rocket Room just to accomodate his ego.

Lunar Rover Bumper Cars – nothing like sending grandma into the vending machines with a well-placed broadside in a lunar rover.

Rocks from the Moon – yes, you can handle actual moon rocks in this amazing display. Don’t worry, they are completely safe and aahafefkffgddddkkkkfdkkkkfdd….

Gallery of Suits – check out the development in astronaut gear when you move past years of flight suits. Notice the fine stitching, intricate details and optional neck tie for formal events.

The Space Station Situation – includes a replica of the largest object ever built in space – a dye-machine that floats above earth and sends a fine mist of dey every morning that settles on Donald Trump’s hairpiece.

Space Shuttle Town – a whole town of former space shuttles with real families living inside.

Mission Control extravaganza – want to see the never center of all those historic space shots? You got it. Sit at the actual desks scientists use to monitor every space activity. Heck, launch one yourself! Think of the family stories you’ll cherish.

Tiny House Capsule Sales – now you can get in on the craze for tiny houses. Just pick up one of our replica Capsules where the astronauts sit for every launch. Heck, there’s not enough room for the Kardashian clan, but they are perfect for a study or extra room.

Joe Ditzel

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