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NASA Historic Mission Control Tram Tour + General Admission Pass

4.7(28)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 28 reviews8 hFree cancellationBy Astroville Tours & Houston Charter Transportation
NASA Historic Mission Control Tram Tour + General Admission Pass

About this activity

Bundle all of your NASA Space Center General Admission tickets & Mission Control tram tickets in one convenient, last-minute, budget-friendly package.

Upon arrival to the gigantic Space Center Houston campus, enjoy the incredible Rocket Park and Saturn V rocket that changed the world! Board the replica 905 Space Shuttle as part of Independence Plaza. Learn what life is like at the International Space Station. See the possibilities of life on Mars.

Visit the iconic Christopher C. Kraft Mission Control tram and discover the Historic Mission Control. This is the facility where NASA monitored nine Gemini and all Apollo lunar missions, including the historic Apollo 11 trip to the Moon and the final Apollo 17 trip to the same lunar body.

In fact, from this room, the NASA team exercised full mission control of Apollo 11 from launch at the Kennedy Space Center to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. You can feel the history in the room from the monitors to the rotary dials.

What's included

  • ✓Instructions for booking free trams only available inside per Space Center's availability
  • ✓Tip Sheet to maximize your NASA experience
  • ✓7 - 8 hours to explore the NASA Space Center at own freedom per NASA's daily hours
  • ✓General Admission (GA) tickets for general entrance & available trams inside the NASA Space Center
  • ✓NASA Historic Mission Control Tram tickets (add-on tour)

Not included

  • ✕Private Shuttle Transportation

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests are responsible for arriving at the NASA Space Center at their own convenience.
  • The time selected during booking is your General Admission entrance time.
  • Guests will receive their tickets by email and/or text message (including WhatsApp, when applicable) approximately one hour before the selected General Admission entry time.
  • Guests will receive their Mission Control Tram Tour tickets based on the best available departure time assigned by NASA. Mission Control Tram tour availability is determined by NASA and may vary due to seasonal operations and staffing.
  • The Mission Control tram tour included with this package is non-refundable and can be cancelled by NASA due to inclement weather.
  • Water, electronics, small packaged snacks, and backpacks are generally permitted inside.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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