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NASA Ames Exploration Center

Published By Jennifer Bourn on June 10, 2017

NASA Ames Exploration Center at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California

After purchasing tickets to see Dead and Company play two shows at Shoreline Amphitheater , we booked a hotel nearby and figured out what else we should do on our road trip. Adventuring and exploring during the day and concerting at night is one of our most favorite summer activities.

While in Mountain View, we visited the Computer History Museum , Mission Santa Clara De Asis , the Tech Museum of Innovation , Hoover Tower at Stanford University, and the NASA Ames Exploration Center.

The Visitor Center at the NASA Ames Exploration Center wasn’t even on my list of things to do, but when we drove past the white tent-style building, the kids and I decided it was a must-do stop because we love learning about history and science and space!

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the NASA Ames Research Center is one of ten NASA field centers. Since 1939, Ames has led NASA in conducting world-class research and development in aeronautics, exploration technology and science aligned with the center’s core capabilities.

The official NASA Ames Research Center isn’t open to the public, but there is a family-friendly visitor center. The Ames Exploration Center is an interactive visitor center where you can learn more about NASA and space science . The visitor center is small and the exhibits are old, but it’s still worth a stop.

The Ames Exploration Center experience is self-guided, and it only took just just under and hour to check out all of the exhibits, including:

  • Models of previous and recent spacecraft missions from NASA Ames.
  • A real lunar sample retrieved by the crew of Apollo 15 from the Moon’s Hadley-Apennine region that is part of the 169 pounds retrieved from the lunar surface during the crew’s 66.9-hour stay on the Moon.
  • Mercury Redstone 1A (MR-1A) — A capsule that was launched in 1960 and was the last unmanned test flight before the Mercury 7 astronauts took flight
  • Science on a Sphere — A look at the planets, weather patterns, and earthquake data with a large, spherical projection system
  • Living and Working in Space
  • The Kepler Mission — Discovered over a thousand potential new planets orbiting near-by stars while surveying our region of the Milky Way galaxy.
  • Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) — See the original wind-tunnel model of SOFIA, a world-class airborne observatory.

Our visit to the NASA Ames Exploration Center was short, but really interesting and we were all glad we had time to squeeze it in. If your family is interested in space make sure you plan an hour to poke around this Silicon Valley space science center.

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Know Before You Go

  • The NASA Ames Exploration Center Visitor Center is located at Moffett Field on Moffett Boulevard in Mountain View, California 94043. It is about 40 miles south of San Francisco and 12 miles north of San Jose, between Mountain View and Sunnyvale just off US 101 at the Moffett Blvd/NASA Parkway exit.
  • Admission is free.
  • A free parking lot can be found behind the white tent structure.
  • While the research facilities at NASA’s Ames Research Center are closed to the public, the Exploration Center is open to the public Tuesday thru Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. It is closed Mondays and federal holidays.
  • We spent about 45-60 minutes exploring the NASA Ames Visitor Center.
  • There is a gift shop, but it has very little merchandise that seemed out of place.

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JPL TOUR IN PASADENA

Last August, my children and I ventured out to Pasadena, CA for a tour of Jet Propulsion Laboratory with Julian Charter School.  A few months later, I set up a second tour of JPL for our homeschool organization.

JPL’s educational tours are designed for schools and educational groups of 20 people or more.  The tour is specifically geared for children in 3rd grade and up for comprehension of information.  However, we had younger children in our group and it was fine.

First, we saw a short multimedia presentation about JPL entitled “Journey to the Planets and Beyond,” which provides an overview of the Laboratory’s activities and accomplishments.

Next, we visited the von Karman Visitor Center, the Space Flight Operations Facility, and the Spacecraft Assembly Facility.

For your information, planning a field trip to JPL can be very time-consuming, but it is worth it!

Just make sure that everyone in your group is properly registered and brings ID with them the day of.

“JPL requires that all U.S. citizens, 18 years of age or older, present official, government issued photo identification (driver’s license or passport) before being allowed entry. All non-U.S. Citizens 18 years of age or older must present a passport or resident visa (green card) before being allowed entry.  Individuals without proper identification will not be admitted to the Laboratory.”

Here are my recommendations when planning a field trip to JPL:

1. Wear comfortable shoes.  The tour itself is .8 miles and involves a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing.

2. Wheelchair access can be accommodated with advance notice.

3. Dress for the weather.  In the summer, it is hot and dry.  In the winter, it can get a bit chilly since you are close to the mountains.

4. Bring water.

5. Cameras are permitted on the facility..

6. Babies are allowed as long as you can carry them.  I carried my then 3-year-old in a baby sling for some parts of the tour when she got tired.

7. All tours are conducted in English.

8. The tour lasts approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.

9. JPL tours are FREE to the public.

Beginning on August 4th, JPL will be accepting new reservations for tours in 2015.   I highly recommend that you sign up then, because JPL’s tours are very popular.  To make your reservation, please visit http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/tours/views/

In the meantime, encourage your children to build their own space mission compliments of  NASA .

Happy Field Tripping,

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Once more, a wonderful tip! I will try and see if I can either get my daughter's school to to a field trip, or if I can get enough friends to sign up for a tour!

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Aviation field trips, offered by Dr. Jasenka Rakas, are aimed towards UC Berkeley students taking aviation classes to be exposed to real-world modern-day airports, aviation systems and the latest aviation technologies, software and hardware.

Field trip to:  Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The objective of this one-day field trip is to expose students to the airside, landside, and commercial jet operations of a modern-day airport, and to tie their observations to their ongoing airport master plan projects in the Airport Design Course (CE153).  During a five-hour tour led by  Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)  top aviation planners and directors, students observe airport layout problems, runway capacity, airline, cargo and security operations, taxiway design, and new terminal building concepts of  Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

The field trip is an exercise in critical thinking, creativity, and engineering judgment. LAX is an excellent, almost scholarly example of a large, complex hub-and-spoke international airport that is undertaking major renovations as a result of reaching maximum capacity. By far the largest airport on the west coast in terms of passenger volume, LAX is also the largest airport in the world in terms of origin/destination passengers, and had to be prepared to accommodate the largest aircraft in the world, A380.

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Field trip to:  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center, California

The objective of this field trip is to expose graduate and undergraduate students to advanced aviation systems, simulation facilities, and aviation laboratories that test new concepts, and develop the cutting-edge aviation software and analysis models.   Students visit the following sites at  NASA Ames Research Center  :

Simulation Facilities at  SimLabs

  • Future Flight Central (FFC)
  • Crew Vehicle Simulation Research Facility (CVSRF) – Boeing 747-400
  • Vertical Motion Simulator (VMS)

Laboratories, Software and Automation Tools at  the Aviation Systems Division

  • Center TRACON Automation System (CTAS) Lab
  • FACET (Future ATM Concepts Evaluation Tool)
  • McTMA (Multi Center Traffic Management Advisor)
  • SMS (Surface Management System)
  • ACES (Airspace Concept Evaluation System Lab)

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Field trip to:  San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The objective of this one-day field trip is to expose undergraduate and graduate students to the most contemporary airport design concepts in the field of  sustainability , infrastructure resilience, and operational efficiency.  Terminal 2  passenger building at San Francisco International (SFO) airport is the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certified building in the U.S., and has set up standards in sustainable airport design nationally and internationally.

During a 6-hour field trip students observe and discuss airline operations, construction of  Boarding Area E , new  Air Traffic Control tower ,  Runway Safety Area improvements , airport-airline grate leasing options, and Airport Communications Center.

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Spend an incredible night exploring, discovering and dreaming at a one-of-a-kind Overnight Adventures program, designed specifically for students, youth groups, and Boy and Girl Scouts, ages 10-14. Choose from two thrilling locations – Space Shuttle Atlantis ®  or the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

Overnight Adventures Atlantis  immerses participants in a night of space and science while space shuttle Atlantis floats overhead.

Tuition:  $129 plus tax per student

Or, you can sleep underneath a 363-foot-long Saturn V Moon rocket. Overnight Adventures Apollo/Saturn V Center promises to excite and inspire with hands-on challenges, a scavenger hunt, and more.

UPCOMING PROGRAM DATES:

Numerous dates are offered throughout the year during the week and weekend. Please call 1.855.433.4210 for the latest availability for both locations. If a date that fits your schedule is unavailable, inquire about a private experience for your group (minimum requirements apply).

Please note:  Program check-in begins at 4:00 PM the day of the Overnight Adventures. Any youth or adults arriving after 5:00 PM will unfortunately not be permitted into the visitor complex, and your program will be forfeited. This is due to security protocols on NASA property.

Call 1.855.433.4210 to book an Overnight Adventure. Dates fill fast, so call early to ensure your date is available!

Additional Information:

The curriculum of this program is designed specifically for youths between the ages of 10-14. Participants younger than 7 or older than 14 on the date of the Overnight Adventure will unfortunately not be permitted into the program. To ensure the experience is age-appropriate for all participants, exceptions cannot be granted.

Groups are required to have one chaperone for every ten students; for every five students attending, one chaperone will receive the discounted rate.  Additional chaperones will be charged $129 per person, plus tax (Space Shuttle Atlantis) or $129 per person, plus tax (Apollo/Saturn V Center). All chaperones must be at least 21 years old.

Overnight Gear

You will need to carry your luggage from your parked vehicle, through Security, to our luggage transport. Bring no more than you can easily carry. There is space for each guest to stow one (1) piece of carry-on sized luggage (10”x 16”x 24”) and one plastic bag with a pillow and sleeping bag inside. All stowed items must be clearly labeled with your name. Please note: all luggage will be stowed together – there are no private lockers, so please do not pack valuables. If you bring additional items (such as a purse or backpack), you will need to carry them with you during the program.

Tax-Exempt Groups 

Tax-exempt groups must fax a copy of their tax-exempt certificate to the Reservations Department at 321.449.4480.

A $250 nonrefundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Final numbers and payment of the reservation must be received through the Reservation Department four weeks prior to the Overnight Adventure.

Note to Educators

Activities within this program meet many Florida Sunshine State Standards and national standards.

Parking and Security

For security reasons, all Overnight Adventure participants must park their vehicles in lot 4. All vehicles parked overnight must have a parking placard in their windshield. Parking placards will be distributed at 4:15 pm on the day of the program by the Overnight Adventure staff.

Cancellation 

Cancellation must be made at least four weeks prior to the event. The Visitor Complex reserves the right to cancel an Overnight Adventure date if there are less than 100 participants (all groups combined).

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The Goddard Visitor Center: Come In and Explore!

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Take a peek at what’s going on at the Goddard Visitor Center as we welcome guests to come in and explore! No reservation is necessary to walk in and view indoor and outdoor exhibits, or to see what’s playing in the theater. To schedule a virtual group field trip or in-person program, email [email protected].

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Activities, exhibits and events at the Goddard Visitor Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, provide inspiring and captivating educational experiences for all ages. The visitor center showcases Goddard’s innovative and exciting work in Earth science, astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary science, engineering, communications and technology development.

Virtual Field Trips

The NASA Goddard Visitor Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, now offers virtual field trip programs for student and community groups, focusing on such subjects as living and working on the International Space Station and how to build a satellite. These virtual field trips are available to groups with a minimum of eight students – grades kindergarten and above. In addition to receiving a list of online resources, your group would schedule a 45 minute live virtual session with an informal educator. We are currently scheduling sessions Tuesday through Friday.

To Schedule a Virtual Field Trip

For more information or to schedule a virtual field trip, please email  [email protected] .

Virtual Field Trip Options

Interactive presentations are taught live by an informal education specialist and are approximately 45 minutes in length. Topics are listed below. Custom programs may be offered based on availability.

  • Living and Working in Space, Kindergarten – 4th Grade People are living and working in space right now! Participants will discover many of the different ways that scientists, engineers and astronauts have developed to help humans live in space. They will also learn about the parts of an astronaut’s spacesuit and then look at actual food items sent to the International Space Station.  This program has three parts: a series of short videos to watch ahead of time, a live interactive presentation with a question-and-answer session, and optional self-guided activities using common supplies already on hand at home and school.
  • How to Build a Satellite, 5th – 8th Grade Building a satellite takes many steps, requires help from a team, and needs creativity and innovation to make things work. Participants will explore the engineering design process and how scientists and engineers at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center use it to solve problems. They will also talk about tools and components of a satellite with demonstrations focusing on infrared light.  This program has three parts: a series of short videos to watch ahead of time, a live interactive presentation with a question-and-answer session, and optional self-guided activities using common supplies already on hand at home and school.
  • Goddard Overview, 9th Grade – Adult With facilities in Maryland, Virginia, New Mexico, Texas, New York and West Virginia, Goddard is a place where a mission can go from start to finish: from planning to building to testing and even launching. Goddard is also involved in nearly every NASA science mission involving Earth science, planetary science, heliophysics (the study of the Sun and our local space environment) and astrophysics. Participants will receive an overview presentation focused on current missions. This program is lecture-style, with a question-and-answer session and additional self-guided resources.
  • Goddard Overview (Career Highlights), 9th – 12th Grade With facilities in Maryland, Virginia, New York, West Virginia, New Mexico, and Texas, Goddard is a place where a mission can go from start to finish: from planning to building to testing and even launching. Goddard is also involved in nearly every NASA science mission involving Earth science, planetary science, heliophysics (the study of the Sun and our local space environment), and astrophysics. Participants will receive an overview presentation focused on current missions that also highlights Goddard staff working on several of the missions that are featured. This program is lecture-style with video interviews interspersed, along with a question-and-answer session and additional self-guided resources.

Virtual Field Trip Eligibility Requirements

  • Virtual field trips are available for free to the public.
  • Virtual field trips need a minimum of eight participants and a suggested maximum of 50 participants. Exceptions may be made to accommodate large groups. However, groups of more than 50 are encouraged to schedule multiple sessions to allow for higher quality participant and instructor interactions.
  • Groups may not charge participants a fee to attend the program.
  • Field trip requests should be submitted at least two weeks in advance.

*If your number of school-age participants is outside of our requirement ranges, please contact us to see what options may be available for your group.

*If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this program (e.g., sign language interpreter, captioning service, reader services, etc.) please contact the GSFC Disability Program Manager, Merechia Davis, in the Equal Opportunity Programs Office at (301) 286-0561 or  [email protected] .

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  2. Onsite Field Trips and Facility Tours

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  19. Overnight Adventures at Kennedy Space Center

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  21. Ames Research Center

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