Seven Things You Have To See At Space Center Houston

Rather than getting too overwhelmed, here are seven things that are definitely worth checking out:

Kennedy Podium - This common podium was where JFK stood in late 1962 when he proposed the U.S. trip to the moon.

Apollo 17 Module - See the craft that carried the last two men to ever set foot on the moon.

Galileo Shuttlecraft - Check out the fully restored space vehicle from the original Star Trek series. Though only a prop, the show was truly inspirational for generations in the sciences.

Independence Plaza - Explore a replica of the shuttle Independence that sits on top of the original NASA 905 shuttle carrier aircraft. This is something not available anywhere else in the world.

Lunar Touchstone - Touch one of only 8 lunar rocks anywhere on Earth that can be handled by the public.

Gemini V Space Craft - This craft carried the U.S. into the record books for longest human space flight, and it helped test fuel cell capabilities needed for any attempts to take man to the moon.

MIR Docking Target - This is the actual docking target from the MIR Space Station.

Even though these highlights are totally awesome, it is only scratching the surface regarding all that Space Center Houston has to offer. If you're a fan of the space program, have aspirations to orbit the Earth someday, or maybe you just love watching the stars at night, you owe it to yourself to visit Space Center Houston very soon.