1st Floor Exhibits

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.