U.S. Space & Rocket Center Employee Directory
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosAlabama, United States201-500 Employees
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, operates as a museum and educational complex focused on spaceflight history and exploration. Its campus features a broad collection of space hardware and launch vehicles, along with interactive exhibits and a planetarium, as well as daily science films and hands-on experiences that simulate piloting or spacewalking. Opened in 1970 and home to Space Camp, the center serves as the official visitor center for NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and is affiliated with the Smithsonian, underscoring its standing in national science heritage. The venue attracts families, students, and science enthusiasts seeking immersive, hands-on learning that covers the past, present, and future of space exploration. Its mission emphasizes education and immersive engagement to inspire discovery. In 2026 the center announced a leadership transition, naming Tina Tucker as chief executive officer in May after Deborah Barnhart's retirement in March, and in February 2026 its INTUITIVE Planetarium was recognized as the top planetarium in the nation by USA Today 10Best.