Discover space exploration with an Arizona vacation twist

Did you know you could learn what it is like to be in space at the Challenger Space Center of Arizona in Peoria? Have you always wondered just how the men and women that go into space for days on end survive, move around, live, eat and more? The opportunity to experience some of these things is waiting for you at the Center.

Built to memorialize the brave explorers of the universe that perished in the Challenger explosion, the Challenger Space Center has focused on the future and education. Working with the Smithsonian Institute to bring the world a small taste of the passion these brave souls had for the exploration of the universe is a great way to keep their memories alive.

Educators who care about providing their students with more than standard classroom study can take their classes to the Center to be exposed to the varied aspects of the space program. At the Challenger Space Center the minds and dreams of youth will be opened to whole new visions. The experiences they have at the Center will show them that there is more, so much more, to learn about space and they can be a part of it. The educators at the Center will take them down a path of adventure that many have never been aware of before and instill the desire to accomplish great things in the universe and here at home.

Visit the indoor planetarium, stargaze with others, listen to the lectures given on space and learn about opportunities in all areas of the space program that you may never have known existed. Walk away from your experience refreshed with new thoughts and dreams. It’s a great place to see if you are ready for the challenge of the future.

An Arizona vacation is a fabulous time to visit the desert, learn about the culture and lifestyles of the Native Americans, the settlers and the challenges they faced. Now you can take the trip way beyond the past to the future with the adventures of space travel, stargazing and more at the Challenger Space Center of Arizona. Open the door to the future, explore the unknown, reach for the stars and enjoy the experience.

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