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Contributor: Joanna D'Orazio Mignella. Lesson ID: 14237
Get ready for liftoff! Explore rockets, rovers, and astronaut training at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center—where space dreams take flight!
Imagine standing next to a towering rocket, touching a real moon rock, or feeling the power of a space launch. At the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, all of this—and more—is possible!
Huntsville is known as Rocket City because it's home to some of history's most important space missions.
You can stand right next to it here!
Blast off into an adventure through space history and beyond!
Step Into the World of Space Exploration
Picture a giant playground with rockets, space gear, and astronaut training simulations. That's the U.S. Space and Rocket Center—where space dreams come to life!
The center is packed with real rockets, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities that show how astronauts train for missions and explore the universe.
3, 2, 1...Blast Off to the Space Center!
Walking into the U.S. Space and Rocket Center feels like stepping into a real spaceship! Look around—you're surrounded by legendary spacecraft, astronaut gear, and even moon rocks brought back from space missions.
Explore Rocket Park: Stand beneath the mighty Saturn V rocket, the same kind that sent astronauts to the moon.
Experience the International Space Station (ISS): See how astronauts eat, sleep, and live in space while orbiting the earth.
Step into a Space Simulator: Feel what it's like to be on a mission to the moon.
Ride the Moon Shot: Experience the force of an actual rocket launch as you blast toward the sky!
Check Out Mars Exploration: See the latest rovers exploring Mars and imagine what life might be like on the Red Planet.
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center isn't just about looking—it's about doing. Experience astronaut training hands-on, design your own rocket, and explore the latest NASA missions!
Watch the video below to discover all you can do at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.
Why Visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center?
This isn't just a museum—it's a launchpad for the future. Every rocket, exhibit, and hands-on experience teaches how space exploration has shaped the world and continues to impact daily life.
The center even showcases NASA's Artemis Program, preparing to send humans to Mars!
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center shows that with curiosity, determination, and teamwork, space exploration can take us anywhere—even beyond our planet!
Time to test your knowledge in the Got It? section!
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