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For Curious Explorers of All Ages. What Will You Discover?
Space Foundation Discovery Center
The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region's first and only space, science and technology attraction. It is an interactive, museum-quality destination that advances science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the exciting context of space exploration, development and utilization.
The Discovery Center features the El Pomar Space Gallery, displaying the Space Foundation's collection of space artifacts. The Discovery Center is also home to our Lockheed Martin Space Education Center and the Northrop Grumman Science Center, featuring Science On a Sphere ® and classroom/laboratory facilities for Pre-K through graduate-level courses, educator professional development, educational multimedia events and presentations for the general public.
El Pomar Space Gallery
The El Pomar Space Gallery is supported by a grant from the El Pomar Foundation. The El Pomar Foundation specializes in making grants to nonprofit organizations in Colorado. Visit www.elpomar.org.
Current Moon Exploration
Although astronauts last walked on the Moon in 1972, the exploration of the Moon with robotic spacecraft has… [more]
Huygens Probe
The Huygens Probe was part of the joint ESA-NASA Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and its moon, Titan.
Launch to the Moon
Explore the early lunar exploration and discoveries that resulted from both the Soviet and American experience.
Lunar Module
See the spacecraft that allowed the Apollo astronauts to land on the Moon.
Mars Viking Lander
The imagery produced by the Viking program revolutionized our thinking about the presence of water on Mars.
Mission to Europa
Take on the role of an Aquanaut, Biologist, or Communications Officer in this interactive, hands-on exhibit!
Scale Model Rockets
Rockets boost objects from the ground into orbit, moving at speeds of at least five miles per second, or 25 times the… [more]
Scott Carpenter Station
Built by NASA to provide an undersea analog for the isolated environment of space.
Soviet and U.S. Space Suits
Space suits serve as self-contained spaceships that protect astronauts from extreme temperatures, micrometeoroids and… [more]
Space Food
Food eaten on space missions today is more sophisticated - and much tastier - than Apollo-era space food.
Spacelab was the scientific laboratory used aboard the Space Shuttle.
Sponsor: El Pomar Foundation
Lockheed Martin Space Education Center
The Lockheed Martin Space Education Center is supported by a grant from Lockheed Martin. Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. Visit lockheedmartin.com.
Please note: Activities and demonstrations in the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center, AGI Space Missions Simulation Laboratory, and Mars Robotics Laboratory are subject to special hours. Please check with the Discovery Center admission desk to find out what activities are available during your visit.
AGI Space Missions Simulation Laboratory
Give your students the opportunity to use the same state-of-the-art modeling and visualization software used by space… [more]
Mars Robotics Laboratory
Program robotic rovers to complete mission objectives on our simulated Martian terrain.
Northrop Grumman Science Center
The Northrop Grumman Science Center, featuring Science On a Sphere®, is supported by a grant from Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Visit www.northropgrumman.com.
Science On a Sphere®
View our universe as never before on our dynamic spherical projection system featuring over 360 datasets.
Upcoming Events
December 20, 2017 • 8:52 am
Did you know NORAD Tracks Santa uses technology designed for space to track Santa? http://bit.ly/2AIQzQI
by Colleen Parith, Coordinator - Social Media & Public Relations Read More ›
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4425 Arrowswest Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA · HQ: +1.719.576.8000 · +1.800.691.4000
Discover
For Curious Explorers of All Ages. What Will You Discover?
Space Foundation Discovery Center
The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region's first and only space, science and technology attraction. It is an interactive, museum-quality destination that advances science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the exciting context of space exploration, development and utilization.
The Discovery Center features the El Pomar Space Gallery, displaying the Space Foundation's collection of space artifacts. The Discovery Center is also home to our Lockheed Martin Space Education Center and the Northrop Grumman Science Center, featuring Science On a Sphere ® and classroom/laboratory facilities for Pre-K through graduate-level courses, educator professional development, educational multimedia events and presentations for the general public.
El Pomar Space Gallery
The El Pomar Space Gallery is supported by a grant from the El Pomar Foundation. The El Pomar Foundation specializes in making grants to nonprofit organizations in Colorado. Visit www.elpomar.org.
Current Moon Exploration
Although astronauts last walked on the Moon in 1972, the exploration of the Moon with robotic spacecraft has… [more]
Huygens Probe
The Huygens Probe was part of the joint ESA-NASA Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and its moon, Titan.
Launch to the Moon
Explore the early lunar exploration and discoveries that resulted from both the Soviet and American experience.
Lunar Module
See the spacecraft that allowed the Apollo astronauts to land on the Moon.
Mars Viking Lander
The imagery produced by the Viking program revolutionized our thinking about the presence of water on Mars.
Mission to Europa
Take on the role of an Aquanaut, Biologist, or Communications Officer in this interactive, hands-on exhibit!
Scale Model Rockets
Rockets boost objects from the ground into orbit, moving at speeds of at least five miles per second, or 25 times the… [more]
Scott Carpenter Station
Built by NASA to provide an undersea analog for the isolated environment of space.
Soviet and U.S. Space Suits
Space suits serve as self-contained spaceships that protect astronauts from extreme temperatures, micrometeoroids and… [more]
Space Food
Food eaten on space missions today is more sophisticated - and much tastier - than Apollo-era space food.
Spacelab was the scientific laboratory used aboard the Space Shuttle.
Sponsor: El Pomar Foundation
Lockheed Martin Space Education Center
The Lockheed Martin Space Education Center is supported by a grant from Lockheed Martin. Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. Visit lockheedmartin.com.
Please note: Activities and demonstrations in the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center, AGI Space Missions Simulation Laboratory, and Mars Robotics Laboratory are subject to special hours. Please check with the Discovery Center admission desk to find out what activities are available during your visit.
AGI Space Missions Simulation Laboratory
Give your students the opportunity to use the same state-of-the-art modeling and visualization software used by space… [more]
Mars Robotics Laboratory
Program robotic rovers to complete mission objectives on our simulated Martian terrain.
Northrop Grumman Science Center
The Northrop Grumman Science Center, featuring Science On a Sphere®, is supported by a grant from Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Visit www.northropgrumman.com.
Science On a Sphere®
View our universe as never before on our dynamic spherical projection system featuring over 360 datasets.
Upcoming Events
December 20, 2017 • 8:52 am
Did you know NORAD Tracks Santa uses technology designed for space to track Santa? http://bit.ly/2AIQzQI
by Colleen Parith, Coordinator - Social Media & Public Relations Read More ›
Footer Sitemap
4425 Arrowswest Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA · HQ: +1.719.576.8000 · +1.800.691.4000
Discovery museum science & space center
The Discovery Museum Science & Space Center is one of Northern California’s premier institutions with an emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education and hands-on learning. The museum has some fun activities planned for weekends in December.
EXPLORE NEW FRONTIERS at the Discovery Museum Science and Space Center in Sacramento. / Photo iStockphoto
Food Factor Robot Challenge