No, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is however, the Official Visitor Center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The Center is also a Smithsonian Affiliate.

To apply for employment at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center you must submit an application for an open position online.

Apply Here

Yes, The Galaxy Grill is open daily during the Spring and Summer from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm!

Please refer to the Plan Your Day tool for a complete list of open simulators.

Museum Operating Hours during the spring and summer are from 9 am to 5 pm.

1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805

Please click here for the latest admission prices

Simulators with 260lb Max Weight Limit

• Multi-Axis Trainer: Suggested height is 48″ or taller. (Participants must be able to keep their feet flat on the foot restraints while fully gripping the hand holds for safe operation of the simulator.)
• 1/6th Gravity Chair
• 5 Degrees of Freedom
• Micro-Gravity Wall
• Hanging Harness

Other Simulator restrictions

• Aviation Challenge Zip Line: Weight – Max 280 lbs.
• Moon Shot: Weight – must be able to fasten seat belt / Height – Min 54″
• G-Force: Weight – N/A / Height – Min 48″
• Canada Arm (Cargo Bay) – 170 lbs/Max

For the safety of our staff and guests, outdoor simulators are operational when temperatures are between 45 – 101 degrees Fahrenheit (Moon Shot between 50-101 degrees Fahrenheit) and when weather permits.

The well being of trainees and guests is fundamental to the Space Camp experience. Proactive safety measures, paired with continuous internal and external evaluations, promote program excellence. Safe, meaningful and memorable programs are Space Camp’s pledge. Facilities

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is a secure campus. Security staff, video monitoring and perimeter fencing are in place 24/7. During the week, every guest must check in through security. Each visitor is required to possess a proper badge for admittance. Additionally, automatic defibrillators, fire alarms and sprinkler systems are located in buildings throughout the campus.

• Habitats (on-site lodging) Trainees are assigned a room in one of the three habitats located on campus when they visit Space Camp. (Click here for more information)
• Crew Galley The cafeteria and kitchen are nut-free zones. The food service staff is trained in nutrition to ensure that all dietary needs are met. Every day, special meals are prepared to accommodate children with food allergies or diet restrictions. (Click here for more information)
• Sick Bay RNs are on-site around the clock when week-long Space Camp is in session. (Click here for more information)

Certifications

From certifying equipment to certifying staff, Space Camp maintains, modifies and grows a list of standard operating procedures to meet the high-quality standards that trainees, chaperones and other guests expect.

Transportation Airport Pickup At Huntsville International Airport, a badged Space Camp representative meets trainees at the gate. The USSRC/Space Camp logo-identified bus transports passengers to the USSRC campus for check-in at this out-of-this-world camp experience.

Click here to view a full list of our Quality Assurance

Huntsville has many great attractions very close to the US Space & Rocket Center. For some ideas of things to see and do, click HERE For more helpful travel information visit TRAVEL

For more helpful travel information, visit TRAVEL