The Goddard Space Flight Center was founded in 1959 and named after Robert Goddard, a renowned physicist and engineer. It was one of NASA’s first space flight centers and has assisted the organization with many missions, including the launch of the Solar Max Satellite and development of the Hubble Space Telescope. The flight center offers tours of its facilities and even a meet-and-greet with astronomers and scientists. There is also a small gift shop that has NASA-themed merchandise available. Admission is free and its hours of operation vary depending on the time of year it is.

Address: 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20771, Phone: 301-286-2000

Learn about local history at the Greenbelt Museum Learn about space flight at the Goddard Space Flight Center Hike in Greenbelt National Park Drive along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway Shop at Beltway Plaza Mall Dine at Silver Diner Have lunch at the New Deal Cafe Have a romantic dinner at the Three Brothers Italian Restaurant

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