Centers and Facilities
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is America’s civil space program and the global leader in space exploration. Located across the U.S., the agency has a diverse workforce of just under 18,000 civil servants, and works with many more U.S. contractors, academia, and international and commercial partners to explore, discover, and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity.
NASA Headquarters
Ames Research Center
Armstrong Flight Research Center
Glenn Research Center
Goddard Space Flight Center
Goddard Institute for Space Studies
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Johnson Space Center
Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility
Kennedy Space Center
Langley Research Center
Marshall Space Flight Center
Michoud Assembly Facility
NASA Engineering and Safety Center
NASA Safety Center
NASA Shared Services Center
Neil Armstrong Test Facility
Stennis Space Center
Wallops Flight Facility
White Sands Test Facility
Ways to Visit
NASA Socials
Unique opportunities at centers and facilities for NASA's social media followers to learn and share information about the agency's missions, people, and programs.
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Live Launches
Witnessing a live rocket launch is a jaw-dropping, bucket-list experience. Visitor Centers at Kennedy Space Center and Wallops Flight Facility provide the closest public viewing of rocket launches with live launch commentary from space experts.
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Know Before You Go
NASA centers and facilities are federal government installations and require all U.S. citizens, 18 years or older, to present unexpired, government-issued photo identification before being allowed entry. Please be advised that pre-approved registration and/or sponsorship by a NASA employee is required for access. A complete list of acceptable forms of identification can be found here.
Are you REAL ID ready? Beginning May 7, 2025, access to all NASA centers and facilities will require a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card for entry. Visit tsa.gov/real-id for information on how to obtain REAL ID-compliant identification.