NASA Invites Media to Moon Landing Simulation Experience in California

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Using a combination of in-house and partner motion-based simulators, NASA is giving astronauts and engineering support teams simulated experiences before crew members pilot commercial human landing systems to the surface of the Moon. The landing simulation at Ames was developed by NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and integrated into the recently upgraded simulator flight deck . NASA is a space exploration and public company founded in 1958.

Members of the media are invited to tour a new lunar landing simulator at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley on Thursday, Oct. 2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Members of the media are invited to tour a new lunar landing simulation at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley on Thursday, Oct.

Through the Artemis program, NASA is targeting the next lunar landing in 2028. During the tour, media will have an opportunity to participate in a Vertical Motion Simulator ride-along and interview subject matter experts.

Media interested in participating should RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 2 min read NASA Invites Media to Moon Landing Simulation Experience in California Jeanne Neal Oct 26, 2026 MEDIA ADVISORY Members of the media are invited to tour a new lunar landing simulation at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley on Thursday, Oct.

27 at 5:00 pm PT to the NASA Ames newsroom at: arc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov . Space is limited, and media must register in advance for consideration.