U.S. Space Camp opens new Operations Center

347413482 964386868072066 4901984312978836670 n — Local and statewide leaders were on hand to see the opening of the new Space Camp Operations Center. (U.S. Space & Rocket Center)

The entrance to Space Camp, located at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, looks a little different now, as the new Operations Center opened on its campus officially Friday morning.

The new center will become a hub for Space Camp activities, including check-in, graduations and classroom space for extended educational areas.

About the new Space Camp Operations Center

346641912 270283212114513 5636746473414044012 n — The new Operations Center will house one of the region’s largest auditoriums and meeting spaces. (U.S. Space & Rocket Center)

The Operations Center is the first new building added to the campus since 2008. Here are a few of the features of the new 40,000-square-foot Operations Center:

A multi-purpose auditorium that is one of the largest in North Alabama
2 collaboration areas
6 new check-in spaces
A new U.S. Cyber Camp Mission Control area, where program attendees will deep dive into their mission completion simulations
10 new classroom spaces
In addition to providing a new and diverse space for program trainees, the 40,600 square foot building will also house a state of the art meeting center that can be rented out by the public.

“It is incredible to see our vision of taking Space Camp programs to a new level become a reality. We are incredibly grateful to Governor Ivey and partners like Boeing who are investing in our mission to inspire the next generation of STEM workforce. This facility is a milestone that will enhance the Space Camp experience in countless ways.”
Dr. Kimberly Robinson, CEO and Executive Director of the US Space and Rocket Center

spoc squared — This is the first new building on the campus since 2008. (U.S. Space & Rocket Center)

Space Camp’s continued legacy

Huntsville 20210525 072006 — Space Camp opened in 1982, and has served more than 1 million campers since. (Hville Blast)

Since its opening in 1982, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Space Camp programs have graduated more than 1 million participants from nearly 150 countries.

Programs emphasize real-world application of STEM subjects, as well as teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Current programs include Space Camp, Aviation Challenge, Robotics and US Cyber Camp.

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