New Mexico Museum of Space History

10/08/2026

Enjoy a star show in the dome theater, then step outside for telescope viewing of the night sky. Bring your curiosity and help us wrap up a week of celebrating space!

10/06/2026

Celebrating the people behind space history is at the heart of the International Space Hall of Fame. Our sincere thanks to our honored guests and their representatives for joining us as we welcomed the Class of 2026 and celebrated our 50th anniversary. We were delighted to share this milestone with you.

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Our new International Space Hall of Fame gallery opened Friday evening, October 2, kicking off our 50th anniversary weekend! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special opening and helped us celebrate a new chapter in sharing space history.

Enjoy a few highlights from opening night!

10/02/2026

Help us congratulate the International Space Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees! Their remarkable contributions have helped shape the story of space exploration and inspire generations to reach for the stars.

A strong space program includes talented people from every background. The Mercury 13 story remains relevant as agencies and commercial space companies build diverse crews, technical teams, and leadership for the future of exploration.

10/01/2026

Help us congratulate the International Space Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees! Their remarkable contributions have helped shape the story of space exploration and inspire generations to reach for the stars.

The search for other worlds begins with better tools and better questions. Michel Mayor’s work helps guide astronomers as they identify planets, study their atmospheres, and search for potentially habitable places beyond our solar system.

10/01/2026

Help us congratulate the International Space Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees! Their remarkable contributions have helped shape the story of space exploration and inspire generations to reach for the stars.

Human health keeps space exploration moving. Dee O’Hara’s work connects directly to medical monitoring, astronaut wellness, muscle and bone protection, and the care systems needed for long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars.

09/30/2026

Help us congratulate the International Space Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees! Their remarkable contributions have helped shape the story of space exploration and inspire generations to reach for the stars.

Long missions require a detailed understanding of the human body. The Twins Study guides medical monitoring and countermeasures for crews traveling farther from Earth, including future Moon missions and journeys to Mars.

09/30/2026

Help us congratulate the International Space Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees! Their remarkable contributions have helped shape the story of space exploration and inspire generations to reach for the stars.

Accurate calculations create safe pathways through space. Katherine Johnson’s legacy powers today’s work in mission planning, orbital navigation, re-entry safety, spacecraft operations, and STEM education for future explorers.

09/29/2026

How did the museum get its start? Join Brianna Buller for a Launch Pad Lecture exploring the people and ideas behind the New Mexico Museum of Space History.

The Museum of Space History's Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center. Museum staff, and sometimes special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to space future....