Introduction
Visitor Center
- ๐๏ธ Exhibits: Features models of spacecraft, genuine spacesuits, and artifacts from Mercury, Gemini, and Artemis missions.
- ๐ฌ Interactive Displays: Showcases Ames' expertise in wind tunnel testing, rover design, space robotics, and supercomputing.
- ๐ Educational Programs: Offers educational programs and resources for schools and organizations.
- ๐ฅ Featured Video: Watch the VIPER Moon Rover build process and chat with mission experts.
- ๐ฐ๏ธ Hours: Open Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM; weekends, 10 AM to 5 PM.
- ๐๏ธ Admission: Free entry.
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Historical Significance
- ๐ Founded: December 20, 1939, as part of NACA.
- ๐ Transition: Became part of NASA in 1958.
- ๐จโ๐ฌ Namesake: Named after Joseph Sweetman Ames, a founding member of NACA.
- ๐ก Innovation: Steve Jobs saw his first computer terminal at Ames, inspiring his future work.
- ๐ฌ๏ธ Wind Tunnel: Home to the world's largest wind tunnel, used for testing aircraft and spacecraft.
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Research and Development
- ๐ฐ๏ธ Space Missions: Involved in Kepler, SOFIA, and Lunar Prospector missions.
- ๐ป Supercomputing: Houses some of NASA's fastest supercomputers.
- ๐ฌ Astrobiology: Researches the potential for life on other planets.
- ๐ Space Robotics: Develops advanced robotics for space exploration.
- ๐ฌ๏ธ Aerodynamics: Conducts wind tunnel research for aircraft and spacecraft.
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Key Missions
- ๐ Pioneer Program: Managed eight successful space missions from 1965 to 1978.
- ๐ Kepler Mission: NASA's first mission capable of finding Earth-size planets.
- ๐ Lunar Prospector: Mapped the Moon's surface composition and detected water ice.
- ๐ฐ๏ธ SOFIA: Joint venture with Germany for infrared astronomy.
- โ๏ธ IRIS: Studied the Sun's chromosphere and corona.
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Operating Hours
- ๐ฐ๏ธ Weekdays: Open Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM.
- ๐ฐ๏ธ Weekends: Open Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
- โ Closed: Federal holidays.
- ๐ Contact: Call ahead to confirm hours.
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Gift Shop
- ๐๏ธ Location: Off Highway 101 near Mountain View.
- ๐ฐ๏ธ Hours: Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
- ๐ Merchandise: Unique NASA gifts and official NASA gear.
- ๐ป Online Shopping: Available at Nasagear.com.
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Location and Contact
- ๐ Address: Nasa Parkway, Moffett Boulevard, Mountain View, CA 94043.
- ๐ Phone: 650-604-5000.
- ๐ Parking: Free lot parking available.
- ๐ Website: www.nasa.gov/ames.
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