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Teacher Launch Pad


Inside the Simulator

This area contains resources to help teachers prepare for their mission.

If your school has never participated in a Challenger Center Mission, we are offering a great discount for your first field trip.  Click here to find out more.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science operates two Challenger Centers – one within HMNS itself, and another at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park.  Go here to visit the Observatory’s Web site.

Click here for help booking a mission.

Click here for help getting ready after you have booked your mission.