SPACE CENTER HOUSTON

The upcoming launch of a beagle to the moon on NASA's Artemis 1 rocket has inspired the return of a decades-old Snoopy poster at NASA.

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined NASA Wednesday morning in distributing free Artemis Learning Lunchbox Kits to underserved families and youth in Houston, according to a release.

Prepare to take flight with this list of Houston’s best space and aviation museums, flight tours, attractions, and more.

A statue of an Apollo astronaut now stands at a McDonald's near NASA in Houston, just in time for the anniversary of the first moon landing.

It’s “713 Day,” y’all. If you’re in Houston, that means it’s your day.

Load up the car and hit the open roads of the Lone Star State in route to big city excitement waiting in Dallas.

NASA's Artemis program has inspired a new exhibit and annual Moon2Mars festival at Space Center Houston, the agency's Texas visitor center.

Space Center Houston’s Moon2Mars Festival is coming to the Houston venue June 9 through 12.

It was a mission that captured the world’s attention: a moon landing mission turned heart-stopping rescue.

Buddha Lo's pavlova will someday travel "miles and miles" on a NASA mission. Lo, a cheftestant on the Bravo competition "Top Chef: Houston," won the show's space food challenge.

The Ax-1 astronaut mission will depart the space station on Saturday night, if all goes according to plan. The new date pushes the launch of SpaceX's Crew-4 mission to April 26 at the earliest.

Ax-1, the first-ever fully private crewed mission to the International Space Station, will get to spend 12 extra hours aboard the orbiting lab.

The trailer for the latest “Top Chef” season is out and all the flavors of Houston appear to be part of season 19.

George Abbey now has more than longhorns to his name at Johnson Space Center. Driving past where the cattle graze, visitors see a sign dedicating the Rocket Park to the former center director.

Schools aren’t the only things closing across the Houston area as Tropical Storm Nicholas moves in. KPRC 2 is following all of the closures that are happening across our area, from major destinations to ports or shopping centers.

Space Center Houston opens its doors this summer for space fans to meet, train, and eat with an astronaut!

If you’re looking for travel ideas that won’t break the bank, there’s a new digital series offering inexpensive tips to help you explore top US cities such as New Orleans, Savannah, Nashville, Boston, New York City, and even Houston.

Fifty-one years to the day after they survived an explosion on the way to the moon, Jim Lovell and Fred Haise came face-to-face with their post-splashdown selves at Space Center Houston. The Apollo 13 crewmates toasted a sculpture capturing their recovery.

Space Center Houston is honoring the dedication of the Apollo 13 crew and the flight controllers in Mission Control at NASA Johnson Space Center who worked around the clock to ensure the crew’s survival and safe return.

On April 11, 1970, three astronauts and a team here on Earth dared to attempt what was expected to be the third moon landing. However, just shy of 56 hours into the mission, the crew experienced a problem that would turn into a full-fledged effort to get the crew back to Earth alive.

HOUSTON – Houston attractions wasted no time Wednesday announcing how they will handle Gov. Space HoustonSpace Center Houston is in compliance with directives of health officials and CDC guidelines. Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, is located on government property. AdGuests without masks will not be allowed entry to Space Center Houston. AdMoody GardenMoody Garden said they would require employees to wear masks.

A full size mockup of the International Space Station stretched over shoppers heads at Fry's Electronics in Webster, Texas. (Image credit: Brian Ewenson/collectSPACE.com)The International Space Station has gone out of business — in a Houston suburb. The real International Space Station (ISS) remains in operation, overseen by the flight controllers at the nearby NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. Related: Coronavirus pandemic: full space industry coverageThe exterior of Fry's Electronics in Webster, Texas was shaped to resemble space station modules. Click through to collectSPACE for more photos of the International Space Station mockup inside the Fry’s Electronics store in Webster, Texas.

The new Apollo 13 statue at Space Center Houston stands in honor of both the astronauts and the team in Mission Control, who worked to ensure the crew's safe return. James Lovell, Fred Haise and the late Jack Swigert have been immortalized as a bronze statue now on display at Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center in Texas. The Apollo 13 statue at Space Center Houston depicts Jim Lovanniversarell (at center), Fred Haise (at left) and Jack Swigert at the moment of their recovery after the ill-fated mission. (Image credit: Space Center Houston)The Apollo 13 statue is the Lundeens' second time sculpting Swigert's likeness. Documentary filmmaker Steven Barber presented the Apollo 13 statue project to Space Center Houston and advised on its execution.

A major winter storm affected the entire state. Texas Tribune photographers around the state headed out to record this winter storm. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas TribuneSouth Austin after a severe snow storm dropped temperatures in the single digits. The severe snow storm blanketed roads and dropped temperatures into the single digits across various parts of Austin and Texas. Credit: Evan L'Roy/The Texas TribuneA road covered in snow in McKinney after a winter storm that affected the entire state.

The season of lights, holiday shopping and caroling is fast upon us and one of the city’s most lavish light displays, Galaxy Lights, is returning to Space Center Houston with out-of-this-world displays. Galaxy Lights consists of several of indoor and outdoor light displays composed of hundreds of thousands of lights. All tickets include admission to Space Center Houston. Space Center Houston asks guests to allocate 90 minutes for their visit. EventsSpace Center Houston will host several events revolving around its Galaxy Lights display, including a member preview night (Nov. 13) and Galaxy Lights Overnight (Nov. 21, Dec. 5).

HOUSTON – Galaxy Frights, a family-friendly Halloween experience, is debuting at Space Center Houston on Oct. 30-31. Guests will also be able to take a selfie with mascot Commander Quest in front of a massive inflatable Moon. “We’re thrilled to offer a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween at Space Center Houston’s new Galaxy Frights, presented by Reliant,” said William T. Harris, president and CEO of the dynamic science and space exploration learning destination. To purchase timed admission tickets to Space Center Houston’s Galaxy Frights, visit spacecenter.org. “Galaxy Frights, presented by Reliant, is the perfect place for Houstonians of all ages to enjoy the Halloween fun.”

Going full-on cowboy at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, gawking in wonder at the monument to recycling that is The Beer Can House, sipping a Ninfarita marg at the Original Ninfa’s...and a bunch of other Houston-centric things.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida is among the NASA public centers and space museums that have temporarily closed as a precaution against the coronavirus. "As always, the health and safety of our employees and guests is the highest priority for Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Space Center Houston, the visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center in Texas, has closed its doors through March 27, with plans to reassess in the coming weeks. (On Saturday, Marshall Space Flight Center moved to a mandatory telework status after one of its employees tested positive for the coronavirus.) (Image credit: Space Center Houston)Other closures were put into effect for the visitor centers serving NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, Glenn Research Center in Ohio, Stennis Space Center in Mississippi and Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

Space Center Houston is the first museum to exhibit a flight-proven SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage. Space Center Houston, the visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center in Texas, is welcoming the public to see its newest exhibit a "flight proven" SpaceX Falcon 9 booster. "Our SpaceX rocket exhibit will inspire people of all ages to pursue science learning and discovery," William Harris, president and CEO of Space Center Houston, said in a statement. Guests visiting Space Center Houston will first see the Falcon 9 display as they enter into the parking lot. Eventually, Space Center Houston plans to erect a new building near the Falcon 9 exhibit to display other commercial spaceflight artifacts.

A truck delivers a twice-flown SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage to Space Center Houston, passing by Talon Park and its display of two T-38 astronaut trainer jets, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The Falcon 9 first stage, which was used to launch supplies to the International Space Station on two NASA-contracted missions, was delivered by truck to Space Center Houston late on Tuesday (March 3). The arrival came 10 months after it was first announced that the booster would be joining the outdoor exhibits at the non-profit science and space exploration learning center, which also serves as the official visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center in Texas. "It is really appropriate because [NASA controls the] space station from here in Houston and we have a major exhibit about the International Space Station." The stage delivered to Space Center Houston is only the second flown Falcon 9 booster to go on display.

Throughout Space Center Houston they've placed the light displays around flown space vehicles and historic rockets, plus there are LED orbs synchronized to holiday music to create a kinetic wonderland. Galaxy Lights, presented by Reliant continues through January 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. daily (closed December 24-25) at Space Center Houston, 1601 Nasa Parkway. 3rd Ward Tours is back with its most requested bike ride featuring an all Beyonc playlist. Presented by LetsDoThisHouston in partnership with 3rd Ward Tours, the Beyonc Daytime and Night Light bike rides have proven to be among the most requested. The Beyonc Daytime Bike Ride is scheduled for December 21 as 12:30 p.m. Saturday, the Beyonc Night Light Bike Ride is scheduled for December 21 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and the Beyonc Sunday Night Light Bike Ride is scheduled for December 22 at 6 p.m. Sunday at 2301 Elgin by the yellow container.

Space Center Houston presents an out of this world holiday light display, Galaxy Lights presented by Reliant beginning Nov. 16. HOUSTON - Communities all over Houston are preparing to light the town. Beginning Nov. 9, The Galleria will host its annual tree lighting, and then 17 more holiday light events will follow, including the 100th Annual Reliant Light Mayor's Holiday Spectacular and the ongoing Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens. Here are the holiday lighting events happening around town:Tree Lighting at The Galleria Nov. 95085 Westheimer Road, HoustonAdmission: FreeJingle Tree at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land Nov. 1513016 University Blvd., Sugar LandAdmission: Members Free; Adults $12, Children and Seniors (62+) $9Moody Gardens Festival of Lights Nov. 16 - Jan. 121 Hope Blvd., GalvestonAdmission: $9 - $19Space Center Houston Galaxy Lights Nov. 16 - Jan. 51601 E NASA Parkway, HoustonAdmission: Free for children 3 and younger, Public $20, Member $16Market Street Tree Lighting Nov. 219595 Six Pines Drive, The WoodlandsLaCenterra Tree Lighting Nov. 2223501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., KatyTomball Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 22201 S. Elm, TomballAdmission: FreeGlisten Holiday Lighting Nov. 23800 Town and Country Blvd., HoustonUptown Holiday Lighting Nov. 281908 Post Oak Blvd., HoustonAdmission: FreeHoliday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez Nov. 292024 Seawall Blvd., GalvestonPearland Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 3011200 Broadway St., Pearland900 Bagby St., HoustonAdmission: FreeHumble Christmas Parade of Lights Dec. 3E Main St., HumbleLight the Towne Dec. 49945 Barker Cypress Road, CypressMain Street Tree Lighting in Seabrook Dec. 51700 First St., SeabrookAdmission: FreeMissouri City Snowfest Festival Dec. 61522 Texas Parkway, Missouri CityPasadena City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 61149 Ellsworth Drive, PasadenaAdmission: FreeSugar Land Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 615958 City Walk, Sugar LandAdmission: FreeCopyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Space Center HoustonHOUSTON - Space Center Houston has a holiday light display featuring space-themed installations that will light up the facility with LED lights, 3-D projections and interactive science learning experiences. "Galaxy Lights is a new, holiday experience for people of all ages," said William T. Harris, president and chief executive officer, Space Center Houston. Space Center HoustonThe lights display features interactive and immersive light displays surrounding flown space vehicles and historic rockets. On Dec. 7, enjoy a unique experience with Galaxy Lights Overnight, where families camp at Space Center Houston surrounded by some of the rarest space artifacts in the world. As a Certified Autism Center, the center will also provide a reduced stimulation Galaxy Lights experience on Dec. 9.

Houston, meantime, has been known as "The Bayou City" since the Civil War, aptly named for the 10 major waterways that run through the city.There is a New York Street in southeast Houston, and a Houston Street in New York.But while we both pronounce "New York" the same, we diverge into a war of the tongues when it comes to how to pronounce "Houston." The park makes up just a section of the 160-acre Buffalo Bayou Park.New Yorkers like to say Times Square is "the Crossroads of the World," where approximately 330,000 people pass through each and every day. Tourists are drawn to the bowtie-shaped town square, which features brightly-lit signs and billboards soaring above myriad shops, restaurants and hotels. Broadway is only steps from Times Square, and is intersected by Seventh Avenue.In Houston, the kolache is king. In Houston, Space Center Houston and NASA's Johnson Space Center are both testimonials to the city's contributions to science and living laboratories for future advancement.

HOUSTON - Space Center Houston will be saying farewell to a beloved member of its team. For more than 16 years, Rad Rhonda has been creating smiles and inspiring curiosity about science at Space Center Houston, the Johnson Space Center's official Visitor's Center located just on East NASA Parkway. Meet Rad RhondaRhonda Brumenschenkel started her journey in education at Space Center Houston 16 years ago. So I said, 'Gee, I know Space Center Houston. In a tie-dye lab coat, blue eye shadow and rainbow-colored shoes, no guest could mistake who the bright Space Center Houston educator was.

HOUSTON - Space Center Houston will be saying farewell to a beloved member of its team. Meet Rad RhondaRhonda Brumenschenkel started her journey in education at Space Center Houston 16 years ago. So I said, 'Gee, I know Space Center Houston. I think I was born to be Rad Rhonda," Brumenschenkel said. In a tie-dye lab coat, blue eye shadow and rainbow-colored shoes, no guest could mistake who the bright Space Center Houston educator was.

Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse arrived, rather quietly, in Webster, Texas a stone's throw from Space Center Houston and League City. On smokehouse aesthetics Delta Blues Smokehouse scores a 5.5/10. On quality of brisket Delta Blues Smokehouse scores an 8/10. On quality of sides Delta Blues Smokehouse scores a 6.5/10. Despite its prices, Delta Blues is a top-flight Houston smokehouse.

Rick WellsHOUSTON - Houston is a big city with a lot to do, and while we know about the usual spots like Discovery Green, Miller Outdoor Theater and Space Center Houston, there are plenty of hidden gems around the city that tend to get overlooked. Here are six of Houston's hidden gems that are worth visiting:Art Car MuseumHouston loves the annual art car parade, but did you know there is an Art Car Museum? Where: Buffalo Bayou ParkWebsite: Houstontx.gov/parks/artinparks/policeofficersmemorial.htmlSam Houston Boat TourThis free, 90-minute tour will take you and your friend and family around the Houston Ship Channel. You do still have to make reservations online or call the Sam Houston team at 713-670-2631. Because it is a place of worship, there is a dress code and rules that visitors have to follow.

EMBED >More News Videos The party is underway at Space Center Houston to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing. EMBED >More News Videos Walk the Moon and Phillip Phillips rock out in honor of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. EMBED >More News Videos ABC13's Nick Natario takes a peek at Space Center Houston's plans on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. EMBED >More News Videos Golden Knights parachute into Space Center Houston to kick off Apollo 11 celebrationEMBED >More News Videos Houston museam of natural science celebrates Apollo 11HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Space Center Houston is throwing a party 50 years in the making.Saturday marked 50 years since America put humans on the moon.To celebrate, Space Center Houston had a full day of activities.For the remainder of the weekend, Space Center Houston prices aren't changing. "You can get a rundown of Saturday's festivities at the Space Center Houston website

EMBED >More News Videos The party is underway at Space Center Houston to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing. EMBED >More News Videos Walk the Moon and Phillip Phillips rock out in honor of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. EMBED >More News Videos ABC13's Nick Natario takes a peek at Space Center Houston's plans on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. EMBED >More News Videos Golden Knights parachute into Space Center Houston to kick off Apollo 11 celebrationEMBED >More News Videos Houston museam of natural science celebrates Apollo 11HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Space Center Houston is throwing a party 50 years in the making.Saturday marked 50 years since America put humans on the moon.To celebrate, Space Center Houston had a full day of activities.For the remainder of the weekend, Space Center Houston prices aren't changing. "You can get a rundown of Saturday's festivities at the Space Center Houston website

EMBED >More News Videos ABC13's Nick Natario takes a peek at Space Center Houston's plans on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. To celebrate, Space Center Houston is preparing for a full day of activities. "You're going to be able to explore different aspects of what made the Apollo missions successful," said William Harris, the president of Space Center Houston.Except Saturday, Space Center Houston prices aren't changing. On Saturday, Space Center Houston opens at 9 a.m. and closes at midnight. "You can get a rundown of Saturday's festivities at the Space Center Houston website

HOUSTON - On the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Space Center Houston is doing it big. At Space Center Houston - RIGHT NOW! Apollo 11 50th Live Celebration of the historic moon landing. Space Center Houston also hosted panel sessions with flight controllers who explained their roles on the mission. Space Center Houston will hold events until the anniversary of the Apollo 11 splashdown July 24.

EMBED >More News Videos ABC13's Nick Natario takes a peek at Space Center Houston's plans on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. To celebrate, Space Center Houston is preparing for a full day of activities. "You're going to be able to explore different aspects of what made the Apollo missions successful," said William Harris, the president of Space Center Houston.Except Saturday, Space Center Houston prices aren't changing. On Saturday, Space Center Houston opens at 9 a.m. and closes at midnight. "You can get a rundown of Saturday's festivities at the Space Center Houston website

Fifty years ago today, Apollo 11 went down in history. Nearly 600 million people watched on July 20, 1969, as astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took the first footsteps on the moon.Space Center Houston is marking the iconic anniversary and with an entire day of activities. The "Apollo 11 50th Live" festival features tram tours to Rocket Park and the Apollo Mission Control Center, book signings, a family STEM zone, and much more.ABC13 community journalist Chaz Miller visited Space Center Houston as the celebration kicked off this morning.

'It changed the world:' Houston celebrates Apollo 11 lunar landing 50 years laterThe crowd looks to the sky as the U.S. Army parachute team the Golden Knights jump in to open the 50th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 moon landing at Space Center Houston on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Houston. "We were close enough to see the rocket stages separate in the air," Blaske, now 53, said Saturday at Space Center Houston, the visitor's center for NASA's Johnson Space Center. Blaske, now a web developer and avid space artifact collector was only three when Apollo 11 rocketed to the moon. Rod Brennan and his wife, Peggy, were one of the locals who traveled to Space Center Houston on Saturday -- sort of. He said Artemis would get the money needed to succeed, adding that "Apollo 11 is the only event from the 20th Century that stands a chance of being remembered in the 30th century."

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Space Center Houston is throwing a party 50 years in the making.This Saturday marks 50 years since America put humans on the moon. To celebrate, Space Center Houston is preparing for a full day of activities. "You're going to be able to explore different aspects of what made the Apollo missions successful," said William Harris, the president of Space Center Houston.Except Saturday, Space Center Houston prices aren't changing. On Saturday, Space Center Houston opens at 9 a.m. and closes at midnight. "You can get a rundown of Saturday's festivities at the Space Center Houston website

Its also the day 50 years ago that the Apollo 11 mission entered the orbit of the moon. If you missed our Apollo 11 anniversary special that aired Wednesday, you can watch it on-demand and get other great content about the mission at Click2Houston.com/Apollo. Read moreThief uses tow truck to steal vehicle outside doctor's office in southeast HoustonKPRC Thief uses a tow truck to steal vehicle outside a doctor's office in southeast Houston. A bold thief stole an SUV out of the parking lot of a doctor's office and the theft was caught on camera. Read moreEverything you need to know about Space Center Houston's Apollo celebration(Photo: Space Center Houston)Space Center Houston is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with a special event Saturday night.

HOUSTON - Space Center Houston is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with a special event Saturday night. If you have accessibility questions or needs for July 20, please contact Space Center Houston accessibility and inclusion specialist Stephanie McMahon at +1 281-244-2147 or accessibility@spacecenter.org. Shuttle buses will pick up guests from the Challenger Columbia Stadium and drop off guests at the main Apollo celebration entrance at Space Center Houston. Permitted itemsThe following items are allowed onto the Space Center Houston festival premises on July 20. Please be prepared to have your belongings searched by Space Center Houston security.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you're planning to attend the Apollo 11 celebration this weekend, you may want to give yourself some extra time for parking.The parking lot for Saturday's big event will be located at 1955 West Nasa Blvd at the Challenger Columbia Stadium.Shuttles will begin taking general admission guests to Space Center Houston at 8:30 a.m., and then riders will be dropped off at the entrance of the Space Center.Parking and shuttle rides are expected to be free, but plan ahead for extra traffic throughout the day along the area.For a direct route, take I-45 to FM-528 to West NASA Blvd.If you have a handicap sticker, you're eligible to park at the Space Center. For more information about what you can and cannot bring to the event, visit spacecenter.org

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Space Center Houston is getting ready to throw a party 50 years in the making.This Saturday marks 50 years since America put humans on the moon. To celebrate, Space Center Houston is preparing for a full day of activities. "You're going to be able to explore different aspects of what made the Apollo missions successful," said William Harris, the president of Space Center Houston.Except Saturday, Space Center Houston prices aren't changing. On Saturday, Space Center Houston opens at 9 a.m. and closes at midnight. "You can get a rundown of Saturday's festivities at the Space Center Houston website

Photo by Cristie WilliamsGet ready for cuteness overload at this week's Houston World Series of Dog Shows, where talented dogs dance, sit, stay, run, jump and catch. Weekend-only offerings include the barn hunt, Sunday's creative dog grooming contests and new this year Houston's Rescues Have Talent. For information, visit solelint.org/moroamericana. The Hot Mistletoe Pub Run is scheduled for July 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday along Washington Avenue. For information, visit thedriven.net.

HOUSTON - Families headed to the Space Center Houston on Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch. It was July 16, 1969, when Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins were shot into space aboard a Saturn V rocket to begin the four-day trip to the moon. George Cook, of Houston, took his teenage sons to Rocket Park to let them see a Saturn V for themselves. SPECIAL COVERAGE: Apollo 11, 50 years laterIts really important to be here, to show your kids where it started, Cook said. Tuesday kicks off eight days of events and celebrations at the Space Center, marking the launch, the landing and the return of Apollo 11.

Apollo 11 Moon Launch, Cape Kennedy, Florida, is on view at the MFAH beginning July 20. Mixers & Elixirs is scheduled for July 19 from 8-11 p.m. Friday at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Drive. The Kemah Boardwalk is getting a head start with its Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration. But this time around it's extra special with the theme, Apollo 11: Looking Back to Move Forward. Broadcasts and social media livestreams:On July 18, the Houston Museum of Natural Science will livestream Fly Me to the Moon on their Facebook page.

HOUSTON - Space Center Houston is the place to celebrate Apollo 11 and the entire Apollo program. Lunar roving vehicle - The lunar roving vehicle trainer. KPRC2 The space suit that was worn by Pete Conrad at Johnson Space Center. Apollo 17 command module - The Apollo 17 command module named "America," is on display. KPRC2 The command module from Apollo 17 at Johnson Space Center.

EMBED >More News Videos Here's how you can catch the Orion spacecraft as it's on the move. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- They don't call Houston the Space City for nothing!The CITGO Freedom Over Texas celebration is a few days away, and officials are working with NASA to bring an exclusive Space City experience, including a chance for attendees to see a mock-up of the Orion spacecraft.The 20,000 pound mock-up spacecraft will hit the road Tuesday night and head downtown.It will be moved from its base at the Johnson Space Center in Clear Lake to Eleanor Tinsley Park.It's set to be featured in the Space City Experience Exhibit during Freedom Over Texas.This year, the event comes as the nation is marking 50 years since the Apollo 11 moon landing.To honor the anniversary, Freedom Over Texas will offer visitors the chance to meet real astronauts, take virtual reality tours of the International Space Station, watch demonstrations of NASA robots, and more.But the festivities don't stop there. The city of Houston as well as the Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston are celebrating Space Month throughout the entire month of July. Check out the list of events below:Dine with an Apollo-era flight controller and talk with them about their experiences, memories and learnings.In hands-on workshops, children will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of what it took to send humans to the moon.Dine during a panel discussion in which children of astronauts and flight controllers share memories of growing up in the Apollo era.Legendary NASA flight director Gene Kranz reflects on his experience at Apollo Mission Control during the Apollo 11 landing.Celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the Moon and the first steps on the Moon, including panel presentations with Apollo era flight controllers, festival events, and evening concert.1960s-themed party with buffet dinner, live music and activities, Apollo-era artifacts, and interactive exhibits and activities featuring the present and future of human space exploration.

NASA unveiled the renovated mission control room that was used during the days of the Apollo moon missions at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on June 28, 2019. NASA on Friday unveiled the restored mission control room that was used during the days of the Apollo moon missions. PHOTOS: Inside the renovated mission control roomGene Kranz, who served as flight director during the Apollo missions, said he viewed the restored control room Monday and it made him feel right at home. VIDEO: Kranz talks about restored mission control room"Its interesting," Kranz said. The consoles are the centerpieces of the iconic control room which visitors to Space Center Houston can see during their tour of the Johnson Space Center.

CITGO Freedom Over Texas is scheduled for July 4 from 4-10 p.m. Thursday at Eleanor Tinsley Park, 500 Allen Parkway, and Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby. For information, visit freedomovertexas.org. The restoration of the National Historic Landmark to its Apollo-era configuration began in July 2017 and was coordinated by NASA Johnson Space Center with funds raised by the nonprofit Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of Johnson Space Center. Lunch with Apollo flight controllers is scheduled for July 16 and July 24 at noon Tuesday and Wednesday at Space Center Houston, 1601 Nasa Parkway. For information, visit houstonpublicmedia.org/tv8.

Overall view of the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control Center, Building 30, on the third day of the Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission. They were used as Mission Control for the Gemini, Apollo, Apollo/Soyuz, Skylab and Space Shuttle program missions. Mission Control includes the Mission Operations Control Room. Just in time for the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, the Apollo Mission Control Center has been restored. "By restoring the Apollo Mission Control Center, NASA is preserving the rich history of a remarkable achievement in human spaceflight," said Restoration Project Manager Jim Thornton.

HOUSTON – United’s Terminals C and E at George Bush International Airport will be celebrating the Apollo 11 anniversary by offering special entertainment within the terminals, flight perks and exclusive dining and MileagePlus offers. Ember and Tanglewood Grille have special Apollo 11 menus featuring food that the astronauts ate on board. There will be of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to celebrate Apollo 11, including Tang-infused cocktails. Additionally, on the anniversary of the first TV transmission from Earth into space, United is hosting a Space City celebration flight from Newark into Houston. One of the experiences includes VIP access to Space Center Houston’s Apollo 11 50th anniversary celebration.

HOUSTON – Football season is here and KPRC2 and Click2Houston have you covered! It is going to be a busy season, from the high school fields all the way to NRG and the Super Bowl. Join Randy McIlvoy and Rachel McNeill as they host our 2016 Fall Football Guide, LIVE from Space Center Houston just hours before the opening of the Super Bowl 51 Touchdown Tour event. Watch the KPRC2 Fall Football Guide at 7 p.m. Friday, on KPRC2 and streaming on Click2Houston.com. DOWNLOAD our Friday Football Frenzy app to follow your teams and to vote in our Game of the Week polls:iPhone --> http://bit.ly/1nybHHAAndroid --> http://bit.ly/1duhJbbClick on the links below for more football news:Friday Football Frenzy coverageHouston Texans coverageCollege Football coverage

NASA places shuttle replica in Houston, Texas A rare sight occurred at the Space Center Houston today as a team of engineers hoisted the shuttle Independence replica onto a 747. It was no easy task. KHOU's Andrew Horansky reports.