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Space Center Presents World Premiere “Be the Astronaut”

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Interact face-to-face with talking robots and learn how we can use robots to help us in reaching asteroids, Mars and beyond. The fall exhibit, sponsored by the city of Webster, explores the solar system using interactive technology designed to inspire the next generation of explorers. Visitors will have fun with a simulated rocket launch, pilot a spaceship and play with hands-on video games that make one think about the science behind deep-space exploration. Space Center Houston tickets range from $18.95 for children to $23.95 for adults with discounts for seniors and active military, or save $3 and skip the ticket lines by buying online. For tickets, visit spacecenter.org or call (281) 283-4755.

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Visitors control the action in Space Center Houston’s world premiere of “Be the Astronaut,” Oct. 3-Jan. 3. The fall exhibit, sponsored by the city of Webster, explores the solar system using interactive technology designed to inspire the next generation of explorers. Visitors will have fun with a simulated rocket launch, pilot a spaceship and play with hands-on video games that make one think about the science behind deep-space exploration. Space Center Houston tickets range from $18.95 for children to $23.95 for adults with discounts for seniors and active military, or save $3 and skip the ticket lines by buying online. For tickets, visit spacecenter.org or call (281) 283-4755.

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1601 NASA Parkway • Houston, TX 77058 • 281-244-2100 | spacecenter.org

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Visitors design their own deep space adventure in Space Center Houston’s world premiere of “Be the Astronaut” Oct. 3-Jan. 3. The fall exhibit, sponsored by the city of Webster, explores the solar system using interactive technology designed to inspire the next generation of explorers. Visitors will have fun with a simulated rocket launch, pilot a spaceship and play with hands-on video games that make you think about the science behind deep space exploration. Space Center Houston tickets range from $18.95 for children to $23.95 for adults with discounts for seniors and active military, or save $3 and skip the ticket lines by buying online. For tickets, visit spacecenter.org or call (281) 283-4755.

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Space Center Houston’s world premiere of “Be the Astronaut” features interactive video game technology with a 3D look into outer space, Oct. 3-Jan. 3. Visitors can chart their own course, prepare spacecraft and blast-off into their own deep space adventure. The fall exhibit, sponsored by the city of Webster, explores the solar system using interactive technology designed to inspire the next generation of explorers. Visitors will have fun with a simulated rocket launch, pilot a spaceship and play with hands-on video games that make you think about the science behind deep space exploration. Space Center Houston tickets range from $18.95 for children to $23.95 for adults with discounts for seniors and active military, or save $3 and skip the ticket lines by buying online. For tickets, visit spacecenter.org or call (281) 283-4755.

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1601 NASA Parkway • Houston, TX 77058 • 281-244-2100 | spacecenter.org

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The Manned Space Flight Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit space museum with an extensive science education program. The cornerstone of its science education mission is Space Center Houston, which USA Today called “The Big Draw” in the area with more than 800,000 visitors annually and a $45 million economic impact on the greater Houston area. Space Center Houston is Houston’s first and only Smithsonian Affiliate and the official visitor center of NASA . The center draws more than 100,000 teachers and students annually from around the world. For more information, go to www.spacecenter.org.

SOURCE: Manned Space Flight Education Foundation

1601 NASA Parkway • Houston, TX 77058 • 281-244-2100 | spacecenter.org