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Houston Space Center
You can watch the space video footage. You can look at the moon through a telescope, but the closest you will ever get to the moon is visiting the Houston Space Center. The history of the NASA space exploration began in Houston and the center offers a collection of artifacts to sift through. The whole idea surrounding this place is to send you to the moon (Houston Space Center).
History of NASA Space Center
In 1961 the NASA board approved the site and construction began in 1962. The Johnson Space Center stands today as the epicenter of all United States space flight and exploratory activity, and has been ever since the Gemini program of the early sixties. Located in Houston Texas, the space center is the home of mission control, and directs all space shuttle and International Space Station activities. It is also home to the astronaut training corps, which includes programs to prepare astronauts for space travel and life aboard the station (Thackston).
Most Popular Attraction in Houston
This is the most popular attraction in Houston. it's a combination of efforts from NASA and Disney Imagineering that make it so popular for kids and adults (Houston Space Center).
With the behind-the-scenes journey through NASA's Johnson Space Center, you may visit the Historic Mission Control Center, the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility, Training Facilities, or the current Mission Control Center. You may even get to see astronauts training for upcoming missions.
The Level Nine Tour, for die-hard space fans, takes you behind the scenes to see the real world of NASA up close and personal. On this four-hour tour you will see things that only the astronauts see. You even get to eat what and where they do (Greene).
Bibliography
Greene, Nick. "Space Center Houston - Visiting Johnson Space Center." n.d. about.com. 3 Apr 2009 .
"Houston Space Center." 2008. Destination 360. 3 Apr 2009 .
Thackston, David. "The history of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas ." n.d. Helium. 3 Apr 2009 .
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