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This Artist Had The Rare Opportunity To Tattoo Members Of NASA’s Historic Artemis II Mission

Most tattoo artists expect to spend their working days in studios, convention halls, or private workspaces. On June 5, however, tattoo artist and Monolith Studio founder Okan Uçkun found himself setting up his equipment in a place few people in his profession will ever experience: the Starship Gallery at Space…

Bored Panda · Jun 19

Astronaut Megan McArthur, 1st woman to pilot SpaceX Dragon, retires after 25-year NASA career

McArthur launched on two spaceflights, logging 213 days in orbit across her nearly 25 years, and held leadership positions at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Space · Sep 3, 2025

Shuttle Discovery's Texas transfer launches cost concerns - Roll Call

Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn argues moving the shuttle to a site near Houston's Johnson Space Center would right an "egregious wrong.”

Roll Call · Jul 28, 2025

Open Gateway: Step into mock lunar orbit habitat at Space Center Houston

The public can now step into the future of lunar exploration at Space Center Houston by entering an early mockup for Northrop Grumman's Gateway astronaut accommodations around the moon.

Space · Nov 12, 2024

Gateway gift: Northrop Grumman delivers lunar-orbit hab for Space Center Houston display

A full-scale mockup of the astronaut accommodations for a small space station orbiting the moon has arrived at Space Center Houston. Northrop Grumman has donated its prototype for the Gateway HALO.

Space · Oct 9, 2024

'Great Food Truck Race' blasts off on 17th season with stop at NASA

"The Great Food Truck Race" lifted off for its 17th season by touching down at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Chef Tyler Florence welcomed nine teams to the "Blast Off Challenge."

Space · Jul 2, 2024

Axiom astronaut Peggy Whitson hangs up her flight suit — on public display

The most experienced U.S. astronaut has hung up her flight suit. Peggy Whitson came to Space Center Houston for the reveal of her Axiom Space flight suit as it was placed on public display.

Space · Jan 11, 2024

Hours before NASA's Artemis 2 moon crew reveal, I saw a neat slice of space history

Space Center Houston showcases more than six decades of spaceflight history, mapping out how humanity is on the cusp of returning to the moon.

Space · Apr 15, 2023