Johnson Space Center Collection

Old rockets on display at Johnson Space Centre, Houston, Texas, United States of America, North America

STS-61A landing, USA, November 6, 1985. Creator: NASA
STS-61A landing, USA, November 6, 1985. The crew of the STS 61-A mission egress Space Shuttle Challenger after landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Astronaut Henry W. Hartsfield Jr

President Reagan at Mission Control, Houston, 1981. Creator: NASA
President Reagan at Mission Control, Houston, 1981. President Ronald Reagan gets a laugh from NASA officials in Mission Control when he jokingly asks Space Shuttle crew members astronauts Joe Engle

President Ronald Reagan at mission control, Houston, Texas, USA, November 13, 1981. The President is briefed by Johnson Space Center Director Christopher C. Kraft Jr

Penetrometer, Lunar Self Recording (LSRP), Apollo, 1970s. Creator: NASA
The Self-Recording Penetrometer was a device used on Apollo 15 and 16 to measure some mechanical properties of the lunar soil

NASA JSC temporary badge belonging to Sally K. Ride, 1977. Creator: Unknown
NASA JSC temporary badge belonging to Sally K. Ride, 1977. This NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) temporary ID badge belonged to Dr. Sally K. Ride

President Ronald Reagan speaks to astronauts on the Space Shuttle, 1981. Creator: NASA
President Ronald Reagan speaks to astronauts on the second Space Shuttle flight, Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, USA, November 1981

Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova looks at the Apollo Command Module, Houston, Texas, 1977. Tereshkova was the first woman to make a space flight when she piloted Vostok 6 on 16 June 1963

Apollo 15 moon landing mission control. View of the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) in the Mission Control Center (MCC) at NASAs Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas

Astronaut chess game on the ISS C016 / 4205
Astronaut chess game on the ISS. NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff (born 1962) playing a game of chess in the Harmony node of the International Space Station (ISS)

Crew of space shuttle mission STS-7 C013 / 7897
Crew of space shuttle mission STS-7. Four of the five astronauts that were on mission STS-7 outside the shuttle mission simulator

APOLLO 11: MISSION CONTROL. Interior view of the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control Center at Houston, Texas during the Apollo 11 mission

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"Exploring the Cosmos: A Journey through Johnson Space Center" Step back in time as you wander through the Johnson Space Center, located in Houston, Texas. This iconic center is home to a treasure trove of space exploration artifacts and memories that have shaped our understanding of the universe. As you stroll along, marvel at the sight of old rockets proudly displayed, standing as testaments to mankind's quest for knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries. These towering structures serve as reminders of past missions and technological advancements that have propelled us into space. One such moment frozen in time is the STS-61A landing on November 6, 1985. The image captures NASA's triumphs and dedication to pushing boundaries further with each mission. Presidents also played their part in shaping history at Mission Control. President Ronald Reagan graced this hallowed ground not once but twice - first in 1981 and then again on November 13th of that year. These visits symbolize the importance placed on space exploration by world leaders during pivotal moments in history. Delve deeper into lunar exploration with a glimpse at the Penetrometer from Apollo era days. This device served as a self-recording tool during moon landings in the 1970s, capturing invaluable data about our celestial neighbor. The significance of women astronauts cannot be overlooked either. Sally K. Ride's temporary badge from 1977 serves as a reminder that gender barriers were shattered long ago within these walls. Moving forward in time, witness President Ronald Reagan addressing astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle during his tenure. His words echo throughout history, inspiring generations to reach for new heights among stars yet unexplored. International collaboration is another cornerstone at Johnson Space Center; Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova explores an Apollo Command Module with awe-struck eyes while visiting Houston, Texas - bridging nations together through shared dreams of cosmic discovery.