{"id":85656,"date":"2025-09-24T16:29:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T21:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/?p=85656"},"modified":"2025-09-24T16:30:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T21:30:30","slug":"member-exclusive-astronaut-august-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/member-exclusive-astronaut-august-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Member Exclusive: Astronaut August Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Wow! Space Center Houston Members experienced a thrilling month full of inspiration, learning, and unforgettable moments during <strong>Astronaut August<\/strong>. From exclusive meet-and-greets to behind-the-scenes access, this past August was truly one for the books.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-1.jpg 984w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-1-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-astronaut-days-weekend\"><strong>Astronaut Days Weekend\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We launched Astronaut August with Astronaut Days hosted by public programs. This two-day event was packed with interactive space-related activities, astronaut presentations, a puzzle mural with brain teasers, radiation pop-up labs where you created your own bookmark, an interactive tech wall for all ages, and Lunar Outpost was present, raffling off exclusive Lego sets! This once-a-year weekend event was not just about fun, but also about learning firsthand about the incredible journey of living and working in space.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-2-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-2.jpg 1533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-touch-the-stars-with-jose-hernandez-weekend\"><strong>Touch the Stars with Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez Weekend\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most memorable weekends in August was our exclusive <strong>\u201cTouch the Stars with Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez\u201d<\/strong> event. We were honored to welcome former NASA astronaut Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez for a weekend packed with inspiration and meaningful engagement<strong> for members only<\/strong>. The weekend kicked off with a special screening of \u201c<em>A Million Miles Away,\u201d<\/em> followed by a live interview with Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez, moderated by our CEO, William T. Harris. Members. It was enthralling to hear Jos\u00e9&#8217;s remarkable journey, from migrant farmworker to astronaut, during the interview, and his passion for inspiring an interest in STEM in communities everywhere.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-3-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-3.jpg 1521w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-4-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-4.jpg 1521w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Members who attended our VIP experience that night enjoyed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complimentary hors d\u2019oeuvres and cocktails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A personal meet-and-greet with Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A professional photo opportunity with Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A personalized member gift bundle that included:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A signed copy of one of his books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A member-exclusive pin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A commemorative lithograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A printed keepsake photo with Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-5-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-5-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-5-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-5-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-5-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-5-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-5.jpg 1573w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our general members\u2019 reception was just as special, offering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complimentary hors d\u2019oeuvres and a cash bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez book sales at our gift shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A commemorative lithograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>autographs and photo opportunities with Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The following morning, the inspiration continued with Sunrise Social, a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch, where Hern\u00e1ndez gave a special presentation, followed by more photo ops and meet-and-greets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-6-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-6-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-6-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-6-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-6-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-6-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-6.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-7.jpg 501w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-7-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Following that, we wrapped up the weekend with two free readings of his children&#8217;s book by Jos\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez, one in English and one in Spanish, followed by interactive Q&amp;A and autograph sessions. Kids were treated to free Mini Melts ice cream and walked away beaming with inspiration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This entire weekend was deeply moving, humble, and greatly appreciated by our member community. We would like to offer more premium events like this in the future!\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1457\" height=\"974\" src=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-8.jpg 1457w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-8-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-8-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-8-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-8-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1457px) 100vw, 1457px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-member-thank-you-party\">New Member Thank You Party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We closed out Astronaut August with our biggest event yet: the New Member Thank You Party, which welcomed over 850 members!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlights of the evening included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet-and-greets with NASA astronauts Mike Baker, Jerry Ross, and Mike Foreman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A planetarium experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunar Samples Vault tours with Paul Spana, our Director of Collections and Curator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independence Plaza tours with Irwin Stewart, our Senior Donor Engagement Assistant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NASA Alumni League sharing personal stories of space exploration and artifacts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-9-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-9-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-9.jpg 1524w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-10-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-10-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-10.jpg 1524w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Members also enjoyed:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free Mini Melts\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complimentary Member Crew swag\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free access to our Simulator and VR experiences\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tons of hands-on activities for all ages\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>It was a spectacular way to conclude a month full of space, science, and community.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thank-you-members\">Thank You, Members!\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to all our members who made Astronaut August such a success. Your participation and enthusiasm made Astronaut August a resounding experience. You make a difference here every day. We are <strong>deeply grateful<\/strong> for your support and look forward to many more inspiring events with you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1527\" height=\"1017\" src=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-11.jpg 1527w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-11-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-11-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AAR-11-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1527px) 100vw, 1527px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mark-your-calendars\">Mark your calendars!\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us during these upcoming Member Events!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monthly Member Mornings<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>October 11 \u2013 Space Center Birthday Celebration<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get a glimpse of our Explorer Camps and Overnight programs while celebrating our Opening Day of our center\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>November 8 \u2013 National STEM Day<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highlighting our education programs as well as STEM activities\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 13 \u2013 Launch The Holidays<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highlighting our Space U programs and the holiday season\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Membership Events<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discovery Briefing\u2502Far Ultraviolet Camera\/Spectrograph \u2013 Friday, October 3\u00a0<br>Galaxy Lights Member Preview Night \u2013 Friday, November 14\u00a0<br>Space News and Brews \u2013 December 6<sup>th<\/sup> at Saloon Door in Webster, TX\u00a0<br>Stars and STEM: Our Amazing Solar System \u2013 Sunday, December 7\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our next big Member Month will be February 2026, with many exclusive events happening for <strong>Member Appreciation Month!<\/strong> We can&#8217;t wait to celebrate with you again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not a member yet?<\/strong> Now\u2019s the perfect time to join and be part of our exciting community! Your membership supports our mission to educate and inspire, provides student and educator learning opportunities, and gives you year-round access to exclusive benefits and events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join today and be part of something extraordinary.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/membership\/\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wow! Space Center Houston Members experienced a thrilling month full of inspiration, learning, and unforgettable moments during Astronaut August. 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