George W. S. Abbey Rocket Park at Space Center Houston, Space exploration museum at Space Center Houston, US
The George W. S. Abbey Rocket Park exhibits original spacecraft and rockets, including a Saturn V rocket displayed in a climate-controlled environment.
The park preserves numerous artifacts from NASA missions, documenting the evolution of American space exploration from the Mercury program through the Space Shuttle era.
Space Center Houston organizes regular presentations by former astronauts and engineers who share their experiences and knowledge with museum visitors.
The museum operates daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages and special rates for educational groups.
Visitors can examine actual spacecraft that returned from space missions, observing the effects of atmospheric reentry on their exterior surfaces.
Location: Houston
Address: 1601 NASA Road 1, Houston, TX 77058
Phone: +212663587119
Website: http://spacecenter.org
GPS coordinates: 29.55403,-95.09428
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:06
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