NASA’s Johnson Space Center brought the International Space Station’s 25-year legacy to the public on Jan. 24, 2026, during a community day event in Houston.
Johnson’s visitor center, Space Center Houston, hosted the celebration commemorating 25 years of continuous human presence in space.
For a quarter century, astronauts have lived and worked aboard the orbiting laboratory, advancing science, strengthening international partnerships, and shaping the future of exploration beyond low Earth orbit.
The event featured interactive exhibits, special videos in the museum’s theaters and at each activity station, and hands-on demonstrations highlighting how the space station continues to benefit life on Earth and prepare NASA for missions to…