The newest program in the Space Camp lineup is U.S. Cyber Camp! This innovative camp was announced in 2017 and has since seen two seasons of campers come through the program. U.S. Cyber Camp aims to help develop an interest in the growing field of cyber security, as well introductory coding and other computer science […]

The Space Camp Alumni Association Board (SCAAB) is pleased announce that four board member positions will become open to fill existing board positions vacated by current members completing their terms. We are reaching out to fellow alumni and former staff who may be interested in helping us to advance the alumni movement and support the […]

“Through these doors enter the world’s future astronauts, scientists, and engineers.” Attending Space Camp leaves you with a number of special memories. When you arrive at Space Camp, the Habitat bunk area stands just beyond the entrance gates and the structure’s unique identity is a favorite for many trainees! Trainees stay in their bunks with […]

Some of the most distinct icons at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home of Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, are the rockets towering over the campus. These rockets have been on display at the facility since the beginning of Space Camp in 1982. The largest rocket is the Saturn V model, a replica of […]

As the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing winds down, Space Camp Alumni turn to look ahead at the future of Space Camp and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home of Space Camp, as well as the programs offered for future Space Camp participants. Just as rapidly as technology has changed […]

Rocket City Summer Fest 2019 was a BLAST! Coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Anniversary, Space Camp Alumni from across the country and folks from all across the greater Huntsville region turned out for a week long party! It was one of the biggest celebration of space achievement for Space Camp […]

Space Camp Alumni are nearly a million strong! Launched in 1982, Space Camp has inspired and motivated young people from around the country, and later world, with attendees from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and over 150 countries across the world. Space Camp alumni include astronauts, engineers, scientists, teachers, and explorers of all kinds! Camps […]

Space Camp looked a lot different in the mid-80s; the former training center used to be under a large dome where the Habs are now located.  This still from “Space Camp” the movie shows how tightly the simulators were packed underneath the dome of the former training center.  After Space Camp relocated to the building […]

Dr. Wernher Von Braun and Edward O. Buckbee helped envision and launch Space Camp almost 35 years ago. To celebrate their vision, alumni from across the globe are gearing up to raise money for scholarships to send the next generation to Space Camp. Are you interesting in doing something within your community to raise scholarship funds? Reach out […]