Space Command

Exploration and imagination intersect in the Space Command exhibition. The phases of the Moon come into focus as you learn about Earth’s only natural satellite. Construct a rover and see how it fares on a rocky terrain. Spin a ball into the Gravity Well and see centripetal force in action.

Explore neighboring planets including where they are, how they move, and what they’re made of. Discover how the sun impacts each planet in the solar system by providing the light and heat necessary to maintain planetary conditions. You’ll experience the excitement of space exploration and develop an out-of-this-world appreciation for the night sky.

Things to Do and See in Space Command: Reflections of Greatness Mural; Mission Control; Scope Lobby; Mechanical Geochron Global Time Indicator; Planetarium Hallway; STS-135 Launch Video; Spin a Ball into the Gravity Well; Touch a Real Meteorite; Build a Mars Rover using K’Nex; Design a Rugged Rover.