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NASA In Houston
Posted on 7/29/17 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 7/29/17 at 12:09 pm
Anyone been? How long do the tours take? Any suggestions on where to spend time while there? Living in Houston figure it may be worth going to check it out
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Posted on 7/29/17 at 2:24 pm to JMFG
If you end up going to NASA, drive a few miles north to Ellington Field and see this place. I have newfound respect for historic military aviation...these things were nothing short of beautiful.
This post was edited on 7/29/17 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 7/29/17 at 2:25 pm to JMFG
I went about 10 years ago. There were some shows and exhibits. The tour was cool. They take you to mission control from the 60s and 70s. I can't remember how long the tour takes.
For me, it was one of those places that I am glad I visited, but I don't think I'll go again.
For me, it was one of those places that I am glad I visited, but I don't think I'll go again.
Posted on 7/29/17 at 2:58 pm to JMFG
Think I would have to go just to see the enormity of a V-2 missile in person.
Posted on 7/29/17 at 7:33 pm to JMFG
We went in February. Spent about 7 hours there. Could've easily spent significantly more or less time though, depending on how involved you want to get with the exhibits or movies.
Sign up online ahead of time for tram tour times if you go on a Saturday though. It'll cut your wait time that exists for the standby group.
Sign up online ahead of time for tram tour times if you go on a Saturday though. It'll cut your wait time that exists for the standby group.
This post was edited on 7/29/17 at 7:34 pm
Posted on 7/30/17 at 12:24 am to JMFG
I toured NASA one time many years ago. From what I remember, the displays and history exhibits were mostly about the Apollo missions of the 1960's and 70's. It was very archaic, but historic.
As mentioned, there's a museum at EFD airport and the Lonestar Aviation Museum at the Galveston airport, which is pretty neat, and not very far down the interstate.
As mentioned, there's a museum at EFD airport and the Lonestar Aviation Museum at the Galveston airport, which is pretty neat, and not very far down the interstate.
Posted on 7/31/17 at 10:38 am to JMFG
I took family there for 1st time last month. We did the scheduled times for the Tram and it definitely saved quite a bit of wait time. Mission Control and some of the buildings look ancient, not sure if that is the point or if it's a reflection of the organization being on the decline.
My kids favorite part was one of the simulated rides that cost an extra $5-7 per person.
Also, we did the annual family membership because it was about the same price as four individual day passes. Possible that we'll go back again in next 12 months.
My kids favorite part was one of the simulated rides that cost an extra $5-7 per person.
Also, we did the annual family membership because it was about the same price as four individual day passes. Possible that we'll go back again in next 12 months.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 11:15 am to JMFG
May be going visit the space center tomorrow.
Do you have to get the tram tour? Or can you just walk around to whatever exhibits you want to?
I've never been before so any tips are welcomed.
For what it's worth I'm most interested in the Saturn-V and the Gemini Missions (the coolest missions in my opinion)
Do you have to get the tram tour? Or can you just walk around to whatever exhibits you want to?
I've never been before so any tips are welcomed.
For what it's worth I'm most interested in the Saturn-V and the Gemini Missions (the coolest missions in my opinion)
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