Christa McAuliffe Space Center is an out-of-the-box, Disney-esque space center designed and constructed on a K12 budget.
John Cox
Project Manager
This is a huge step up. They had a portable planetarium before that they had to inflate, but this is a new level, a real planetarium with additional programming.
Project Success
To provide a realistic space simulation, the team soundproofed all the doors and walls, so the noise didn’t transfer between simulators.
The space center has been a part of the community since the early 80s, so this was a way to take what they had and make it better. This center will give more kids more opportunities and experiences.
Frank Pulley
Director of Physical Facilities
Alpine School District
Houses a 40-foot planetarium dome!
Project Awards
Associated General Contractors of Utah
2021 K12 Project of the Year
The space center features top-notch flight simulators with the latest in network technology and an immersive planetarium dome.