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Meet an Astronaut

Meet an Astronaut

May 28th, 2026 - August 27th, 202612:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Huntsville

Meet an Astronaut!

Every Thursday, May 28th – August 20th | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

This experience is included with general admission.

Astronaut appearances are subject to availability and may change without notice.

5/28/26: Hayley Arceneaux 

6/4/26: Woody Spring 

6/11/26: Jan Davis 

6/18/26:  Larry Delucas 

6/25/26: Hoot Gibson 

7/2/2026: Woody Spring 

7/9/26: Chris Sembroski 

7/16/26: Dottie Metcalf-Lindenberger 

7/23/26: Mike Foreman 

7/30/26: Don Thomas 

8/6/26: Mike Foreman 

8/13/26: Larry Delucas 

8/20/26: Ken Cameron 

8/27/26: Hoot Gibson 

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    U.S. Space & Rocket Center
    • 1 Tranquility Base
    • Huntsville, AL 35805
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    U.S. Space Rocket Center

    Region

    Huntsville is located in the Huntsville & Decatur Area of the North Alabama Region

    Fees

    $20 - $30 per person

    Where to Stay

    Candlewood Suites Huntsville - Research Park

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    Element Huntsville

    New Element Huntsville - Now Open

    Sleep Inn & Suites

    Book a room at the Sleep Inn & Suites hotel in Huntsville, AL

    Ditto Landing

    Ditto Landing is a family friendly outdoor recreation facility featuring a marina, campgrounds, walking and riding trails, nonmotorized watercraft rental and much more!

    Holiday Inn Express Huntsville West - Research Park

    Choose our Huntsville, AL's convenient location. Known as the Rocket City, Huntsville is at the forefront of space technology, but as you stroll through the charming Twickenham Historic District or enjoy the lush greenery of Big Spring Park, you'll r...

    Homewood Suites Downtown

    Conveniently located across the street from Huntsville Hospital, and less than one mile from the Von Braun Civic Center and Propst Arena - the home of Huntsville Havoc Hockey and Hammers.

    106 Jefferson, Curio by Hilton

    106 Jefferson, Downtown Huntsville's newest luxury boutique property indulges guests in a unique and memorable experience. Rooted in southern hospitality we look forward to welcoming you!

    Courtyard Huntsville University Drive

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    Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville South/ Redstone Arsenal

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    Where to Eat

    Blue Plate Cafe

    We take pride in preparing Classic Southern Dishes with our Mother's and Grandmother's recipes which have been tested & perfected over the years.

    Rosie's Cantina

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    G's Country Kitchen

    G’s stands by the idea that fresh, made-from-scratch food is more affordable and better tasting than fast food.

    Peggy Ann Bakery

    Peggy Ann Bakery first opened our doors in 1953. That means we’ve shared over 60 years of fresh-baked goodies and fond memories with our Huntsville community, and we’ve cherished every one of them.

    Cotton Row Restaurant

    Chef James Boyce's Cotton Row Restaurant is housed in a historic Huntsville building constructed in 1821.

    Melvin's Place of Barbecue

    Barbecue restaurant in Huntsville, Alabama

    Dreamland Bar-B-Que

    Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Dreamland developed devoted fans who would travel across the nation to eat at this storied spot. Nowadays, servers deliver complimentary appetizer plates of white bread and the same sauce that the original owner, Big Dadd...

    Straight to Ale

    Founded by local home brewers in 2009, Straight to Ale has quickly grown to become one of Alabama’s largest production breweries.

    Super Chix

    At Super Chix, we are super into chicken. We think it’s just about the most perfect food in the world. And we wanted our recipes to celebrate all that perfection. So we did something drastic. We decided to keep it simple. We decided to bring you the ...
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    What to See & Do

    Monte Sano Nature Preserve

    Monte Sano Nature Preserve is one of the largest urban land preserves in the United States and located only two miles from Downtown Huntsville. This 1100+ acre natural escape features over 25 miles of free public trails for hiking, biking, and outdoo...

    Madison Historic District & Guided Walking Tour

    Guides share stories about homes' owners as well as recognize each site's distinctive style.

    Von Braun Center

    The Von Braun Center is the Convention Center located in Historic Downtown Huntsville, Alabama.

    Downtown Huntsville Craft Beer Trail

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    Southern Adventures

    Miniature golf, bumper cars, batting cages, carnival rides, go-karts, arcade, waterpark, concessions. Maxflight simulator, rock-climbing wall.

    SIGNALS Museum of Information Explosion

    SIGNALS is a communication technology museum located in Huntsville, Alabama. It provides a hands-on, immersive experience where guests can explore, interact, and learn about communication technologies throughout history.

    10th Cavalry "Buffalo Soldier's" Memorial

    In 1866, Congress passed legislation establishing two cavalries composed of African-Americans. After Spanish-American War, the 10th U.S. Cavalry was ordered to Camp Forse in Huntsville.

    High Point Climbing and Fitness Huntsville

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    Huntsville Revisited History Museum

    Founded in 2008 by William Hampton, Huntsville Revisited is a prominent local history museum. Home to a wide range of unique artifacts, photos, and stories of the places and families that make up the fabric of our history.
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