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The U.S. Space & Rocket Center Opens “Dare to Explore: Milestones to Mars”

This exhibit takes visitors on a six-decade journey of space exploration, innovations and discoveries that have prepared humans to eventually land on Mars. Presented by Lockheed Martin and developed by […]

The Enduring Value of Space Camp

As Alabama’s Commerce Secretary, I know how critically important it is for us to prepare our school children for the careers of the future, including rewarding ones in STEM fields. […]

Pathfinder – A Special Inspiration

Since 1988, the Pathfinder shuttle stack has been part of Huntsville’s “spaceline.” The shuttle stack was the first major addition to the Center’s outdoor exhibition since the museum opened in […]

Camp Catch-Up!

As the U.S. Space & Rocket Center faced economic disaster because of the COVID-19 pandemic, our loyal supporters and camp alumni around the world turned out in force for the […]

Opportunities to Do More

Just like most cultural institutions around the world, 2020 has been a difficult year for the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Attendance numbers were much lower than usual, and Space […]

Space Camp Alumni Flying High Among Esteemed Pilots: Jason Tabor Alumni Story

Space Camp Alumni Flying High Among Esteemed Pilots  Our Space Camp alumni are reaching great heights in careers all around the world, and Space Camp program alumnus Jason Tabor is no exception. His time at Space Camp […]

Exploring and Sharing

Any way you approach it, 2020 is a milestone year at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The countdown clock to the Center’s 50th birthday celebration, slated to begin March […]

The UAT is for You and Me!

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center was deeply affected by the pandemic this year, and for the first time in years, Space Camp hosted no groups after August. As we […]

At Your Service: The White Coats Are Here

I have enjoyed being a docent at USSRC for about five years. It leads to some very rewarding experiences particularly when we get visitors who are curious about the technology […]