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The tour then moves to the current control room, where visitors can watch — in real time — mission operations and communications with astronauts currently aboard the International Space Station. The VIP exper ience cont inues ins ide the As t ronaut T raining Faci l i ty, where today’ s as t ronaut s t rain us ing s tate-of - the-ar t s imulator s . In some cases , gues t s can even take par t in interact i ve act i v i t ies , such as a v i r tual dock ing wi th the I SS . The day culminates wi th a pr i vate meet ing wi th a cur rent or former as t ronaut — a rare oppor tuni ty to hear per sonal anecdotes , ask ques t ions , and capture a photo together . The VIP Tour at the Houston Space Center is far more than a simple visit: it is an intense journey into the very core of space exploration history, a tribute to all those who have made the adventure beyond Earth possible, and a profound reflection on humanity’s unstoppable drive to discover. It’s an experience that ignites a spark of excitement in the eyes and leaves in the heart that sense of wonder which has always pushed humankind to look — and dream — beyond its own horizons. 131 R ESORTS M AGAZINE