FACILITY

The Challenger Learning Center is a multi-million dollar educational facility with a space mission simulator as its centerpiece.

Space Station
A realistic simulator reflective of the International Space Station that gives students the opportunity to work at eight stations: Data, Communication, Navigation, Life Support, Medical, Isolation, Remote, and Probe.

Mission Control
Modeled after Mission Control at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, CLC Mission Control allows students to communicate with their counterparts on the Space Station and provide ground support for the mission.
Briefing Room
Round, ampitheater- style room for mission briefing sessions and presentations. Features state-of-the art audio/visual equipment and dome-shaped ceiling with fiberoptics for astronomy discussions.
Copy Shop Gift Store
The Challenger Learning Center Gift Shop has a great selection of space merchandise, CLC memorabilia, educational toys and more. The gift shop is open during all public, private and school missions and by appointment.
Illinois Astronaut Gallery
Exhibit featuring all current and former Illinois astronauts. This exhibit is open to the public during regular business hours at no charge.
Avanti’s Lunch Pad
General-purpose room with open floor plan available for lunch room, meeting room or activity center.