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The Space Center also hosts one of 48 Challenger Learning Centers on the planet, and the only one in the greater Los Angeles area. When operating, you can journey to the Moon or Mars and even experience the real-life excitement of Mission Control. Our CLC is available for field trips, team-building exercises and parties of 16 or more.
Suited For Space, a exhibit from the SITES program, is open to the general public. This exciting collection scientifically presents the design and evolution of spacesuits starting with the pioneers of high-altitude flying in the 1930′s to the future suits astronauts will use on manned missions to Mars. Featuring historical artifacts, breathtaking photography and never-before seen x-rays of spacesuit interiors, the world of space and how we keep astronauts alive in it is open for you to explore. Suited For Space runs through April 22nd.
Rocket Launcher
Power up one of our rockets and race a friend.
Columbia Memorial
Learn about the space explorers lost in 2003 on the Space Shuttle Columbia. We honor their lives and work in a distinctive and interactive tribute.
Soft Landing
Drop payloads that you configure with parachutes, air bags, wings and rotors for a safe landing at this unique two-story exhibit.
Airplane Design
Become an airplane designer and test your designs on our airplane launcher.
Flight Simulator
Fly a scale model aircraft using realistic flight controls – throttle, yoke and pedals. Watch as it lifts under your control and lands like a feather.
Robotics Lab
Program a robot on a Lego Mission Mars computer and test your skills with collecting, surveying and rescuing.
NASA Live
Watch a Space Shuttle launch with us or visit the International Space Station. There’s always something going on in space, and we have it on NASA TV.
Be an Astronaut
Try on a Space Shuttle spacesuit and take your picture in front of our photomural of Earth from Space.
Magic Planet*
Select planets and moons from a touch screen and animated images appear on a glowing globe. This dazzling exhibit has amazing new software from NASA.
Shuttle Simulator
Land or dock the Space Shuttle using real flight simulation software in a mock-up of the Shuttle flight deck. The voice of a flight training instructor guides you.
Earth from Space*
Explore Earth from high up in space and compare our planet to other places in the solar system.
Gravity Scale*
How much do you weigh on the Moon, Mars, Jupiter and the other planets? You’ll see.
(Note: Exhibits marked with an asterisk (*) are unavailable when traveling exhibits are at the CMSC)
