In celebration of the 65th anniversary of NASA, as well as its coming Artemis missions to the moon, the Johnson Space Center will be hosting a free open house this October for the first time in 5 years.
At the open house on Saturday, October 14, you can get an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at NASA’s extraordinary historical accomplishments as well as deeper insight into its exciting projects for the moon and mars.
“As we celebrate NASA’s 65th anniversary, Johnson Space Center has played a key role in leading human space exploration and has been a part of the vibrant Houston community for nearly six decades,” said Vanessa Wyche, director of Johnson Space Center in a press release.
The event takes place between 9 am and 2:30 pm on October 14. Here, visitors will also be able to explore various exhibits and installations. Visitors will also have the chance to meet with astronauts and glean more insight about spaceflight. They can also sit on a number of programs and speakers scheduled in the Teague Auditorium throughout the day.
“While the past 60 years represent the best of our country and the height of American ingenuity, the talented, dedicated, and diverse team here in ‘space city’ Houston is excited about the next chapter in spaceflight as we work to launch humans farther into the solar system.”
The Johnson Space Center open house in Houston also provides a unique opportunity to witness the “ring of fire” solar eclipse, slated to occur on the exact same day. With that said, visitors are encouraged to bring sun glasses.
Visitors of the open house are not allowed to bring pets, firearms, weapons, or ammunition, nor coolers, food, and beverages.
For more details about NASA’s open house in Houston this weekend, visit their website here.