Education

STS-107 historical research

Group of astronauts in orange spacesuits posing for a photo, with an American flag and an Israeli flag in the background.

The museum serves as a resource for research on the STS-107 tragedy and the East Texas recovery effort.

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Guest speakers

A panel discussion featuring four speakers, with banners in the background showcasing NASA programs like Extravehicular Activity, Commercial Crew, International Space Station, Gateway, and Orion. The speakers are seated in front of an audience.

History-making astronauts, brilliant engineers, world-class educators, and other inspiring individuals make regular visit to museum events.

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Robotics competition

Four students engaged in a STEM activity at a table, with one student working on a laptop while the others manipulate materials and a robot kit, set against a backdrop of space exploration images.

High school students work alongside NASA astronauts and industry engineers in our annual robotics competition.

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Art

A display of various artworks related to NASA and space exploration, featuring colorful paintings and informational plaques. The artworks include depictions of astronauts, rockets, planets, and historical space missions, with some pieces signed by the artist Sean Carranza.

We aim to advocate for the arts in our support of STEAM initiatives.

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Scholarships

A group of five people standing together in a museum, with a backdrop honoring the STS-107 Columbia crew. One person in the center is holding a letter, while others are smiling and posing for the photo.

Our generous benefactors are investing in the futures of East Texas students.

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