They don't do any launches from over here - it's where all the scientists and engineers live (presumably so that if a rocket goes wrong it doesn't wipe all of NASA out in one big explosion). They also manage the communications between Earth and various satellites, and oversee things like the Hubble Space Telescope and the new James Webb Space Telescope that will be launching soon (although this has been delayed because of a change to how Chamber A cool down specifics will be handled. Typical).
Most importantly, the place was full of touch-screens and had a Gemini space capsule that you could play in. Even though I was Mission Control, astronaut Pete generously allowed me to sit in the passenger seat. We left enthused about the future of humanity and the possibility of colonising the galaxy. Stop spending so much on the military/elections/guns America, and give the money to NASA! Then they can open more great visitor centres where I can entertain my child during school holidays.
Possibly not the latest in space technology.
A rather un-Biblical explanation of the origins of life.
The Moon hitting the Earth (not actual size).
We applied factor 50 before we left the house.
Exploring the planets.
Houston, we have a three-foot-tall problem.
But I want to be a spaceman too!
After the Sun, the Moon.
Two hot guys.
A Moon tree! Its seed was flown to the Moon and back on Apollo 14 before being planted here. It didn't seem to suffer any untoward effects, except that now it bleeds acid and tries to attach to your face.
