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The sprawling 250,000-square-foot educational complex and space museum invites visitors to explore more than 400 space artifacts, including the world's largest collection of moon rocks.

Travelers interested in learning a little more about NASA and the Johnson Space Center's history can check out the official NASA visitor center adjacent to the facility, Space Center Houston, one of the top things to do in Texas. The 1,700-acre complex has been an integral part of NASA operations since the Mercury program and still operates as one of the country's major space centers for personnel training, research and more. The astronauts were communicating with Mission Control at this NASA space center, about 25 miles southeast of downtown Houston.Įstablished in 1961, the Johnson Space Center is NASA's manned spacecraft center, the hub for the astronaut corps and the home to International Space Station Mission operations.

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'Houston, we've had a problem.' Most Americans have heard of the infamous phrase uttered by the Apollo 13 crew when it encountered a spacecraft explosion mid-flight on its way to the moon (or the modified 'Apollo 13' movie version, 'Houston, we have a problem'). NASA fans should arrive early for the tram tour. News Insider Tip: Though not located near downtown Houston, this daytrip is worth the effort to rent a car, especially if you're staying in Houston for a few days.

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