Monthly Archives: May 2012
The History of the Johnson Space Center
Originally named the “Manned Spacecraft Center”, the Johnson Space Center (as we know it today) was established in 1961. The Center was constructed to aid the United States in the race to the moon. Over 20 sites competed to be the location for be the base for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), but in [...]
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Discover the Houston Astrodome
The Houston Astrodome, now also known as the Reliant Astrodome, was revolutionary and the first of its kind when it first opened in 1965. It was the world\’s first domed multi-purpose sports stadium. The Astrodome is located in Houston, Texas and took over 2 years to build. It was created as a place for both [...]
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