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Visitor and Education Programs
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The Visitors Center is a major attraction which draws guests from all over the world who come to learn about Stennis Space Center’s history and missions. Visitors are given a guided tour of SSC which includes the Space Shuttle Main Engine Test Complex where they can view a main engine firing when tests are conducted during the Visitors Center’s hours of operation.
Inside the center are many informative and unique displays, among them a moon rock and the Apollo 4 command module. The Hall of Achievements features exhibits, large-scale models and videotapes, all reflecting the various missions of NASA and SSC’s resident agencies. There are also films, videotapes and presentations by the tour guides in the auditorium.
The Visitors Center is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. There is no admission fee. Groups are encouraged to make reservations by calling (601) 688-2370.
SSC provides informative and interesting opportunities to thousands of guests each year through its tour and education programs. Below left is an aerial view of SSC’s Visitors Center.
Of particular interest to educators is the Teacher Resource Center, which is located in the Visitors Center. Educators have access to materials such as videotapes, slides and lesson plans. Tapes and slides are copied free of charge if teachers supply blank tapes or film. The resource center is open Monday through Friday except holidays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call (601) 688-3338.
SSC also provides speakers for civic groups and presentations for community events. The space center sponsors training opportunities for teachers and school administrators throughout the year. Personnel are involved in science fairs on all levels during the annual competitions held throughout the state and also conduct teacher in-service training both on-site and in area schools.