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Bundle all of your NASA Space Center General Admission tickets & Mission Control tram tickets in one convenient, last-minute, budget-friendly package.
Upon arrival to gigantic Space Center Houston campus, enjoy the incredible Rocket Park and Saturn V rocket that changed the world! Board the replica 905 Space Shuttle as part of Independence Plaza. Learn what life is like at the International Space Station. See the possibilities of life on Mars.
Visit the iconic Christopher C. Kraft Mission Control tram and discover the Historic Mission Control. This is the facility where NASA monitored nine Gemini and all Apollo lunar missions, including the historic Apollo 11 trip to the Moon and the final Apollo 17 trip to the same lunar body.
In fact, from this room, the NASA team exercised full mission control of Apollo 11 from launch at the Kennedy Space Center to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. You can feel the history in the room from the monitors to the rotary dials.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at 8:45 AM on the bottom floor or "tunnel-level" of the Bank of America Tower (800 Capitol Street, Houston, TX 77002) for check-in as well as bathroom/coffee opportunity before starting the driving city tour portion at 9:00 AM.
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1Space Center Houston
This combo package includes NASA Historic Mission Control Boarding tickets to the iconic Christopher C. Kraft Jr. Mission Control Center and General Admission tickets. The Space Center has a wonderful mix of interactive, family-friendly exhibits including the amazing Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Rocket Park, Life on Mars, Artemis and must-do Tram tours! Visit the iconic Christopher C. Kraft Mission Control tram and discover the Historic Mission Control. This is the facility where NASA monitored nine Gemini and all Apollo lunar missions, including the historic Apollo 11 trip to the Moon and the final Apollo 17 trip to the same lunar body. In fact, from this room, the NASA team exercised full mission control of Apollo 11 from launch at the Kennedy Space Center to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. You can feel the history in the room from the monitors to the rotary dials. The Gemini and Apollo space programs were only the beginning for mission control!
Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tram Tours at the Space Center are subject to availability determined by NASA dependent on seasonal & staffing factors.
- The NASA Historic Mission Control tram tour included with this package is non-refundable and can be cancelled by NASA due to inclement weather. to arrive on time may result in a postponed tour subject to tour availability or an abandoned tour if we do not hear from you in advance of the scheduled start time.
- Children below age of 6 are welcome to join but require their own valid ticket.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tram Tours at the Space Center are subject to availability determined by NASA dependent on seasonal & staffing factors.
- The NASA Historic Mission Control tram tour included with this package is non-refundable and can be cancelled by NASA due to inclement weather. to arrive on time may result in a postponed tour subject to tour availability or an abandoned tour if we do not hear from you in advance of the scheduled start time.
- Children below age of 6 are welcome to join but require their own valid ticket.
- Upon purchase, you will receive the tram boarding tickets via email & text message/whatsapp as applicable.
- In the event of bad weather, travelers may opt to reschedule for another date free of charge at their own discretion. Water, electronics, small packaged snacks, and backpacks are generally permitted inside the Space Center.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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