NASA Wallops Visitor Center

A free visitor center on Virginia's Eastern Shore that shares the history and future work of NASA's Wallops Flight Facility.

34200 Fulton St. Building J-20, Wallops Visitor Center, Wallops Island, VA 23337 · Wallops Island, VA

About NASA Wallops Visitor Center

The Wallops Visitor Center sits on Virginia's Eastern Shore and serves NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, which has supported launches for decades. Visitors can explore exhibits, videos, events, and programs about Earth and space science. The center also offers launch viewing from its dedicated area, K-12 field trips in person or virtually, and guided facility tours for pre-registered groups.

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#Wallops Flight Facility
#Eastern Shore
#rocket launches
#space science

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