Astronaut Training Center opens in North Richland Hills

sunshine24seven says:

My family and I visited the ATC in North Richland Hills and were totally disappointed. The family played a computer game, dressed up in an astronaut suit (primarly for pictures) and played on a "swing." I could not believe that I paid 17.95 a person to see this exibit that appeard to be built in someones garage. Save your hard earned dollars and take your kids bowling, they'll have more fun and you won't feel ripped off.

ebandy says:

Most well adjusted adults understand that what they receive from life is a reflection of what they put in.
I encourage well adjusted adults to come to ATC and draw their own conclusions. Then if you have a concern or suggestion, just bring it to me and lets discuss it in an adult fashion. Ed Bandy, proud owner, ATC.

sunshine24seven says:

I was contacted by the owner to state that I did not pay the full 17.95+tax. After looking at my receipt I stand to correct my posting that I did not pay the full price, but still paid more than I thought it was worth.

The owners posting is requesting that well adjusted adults visit his facility. Gee, calling your patrons "not well adjusted" is not a good business practice. Best of Luck to you ATC with that attitude.

jtmbls says:

sunshine24seven is not living up to his/her name very well!!

Sounds like the place is focused on entertaining the kiddos moreso than the adults.

sunshine24seven says:

Well jtmbls...I represent myself with honesty that is why I corrected my post. This posting is not about living up to a screen name, however, it is about our disappointing experience at the ATC. Have a good day :)

Wendell says:

I have been to the place. The employees are friendly. My family experience was fun and educational. My kid had a great time. The pictures we got are awsome.

stacylynn says:

My 7-year old had a blast at the ATC. The best part was getting to suit up in a replica of an actual Apollo spacesuit and walk around on a mock-up of the moon's surface. He got to pick up moon rocks, climb down the ladder of the LM, salute a flag, look for the famous golf ball on the moon. Sure it was mainly for photo ops, but isn't that the whole point? We are using our family moon photo as our "Merry Christmas from the Moon" card this year! He also loved trying to land the LM using the computer-based lunar lander trainer (which was really challenging, but he managed to do it!) and burnt off energy on the reduced gravity trainer. There is also lots of great educational info displayed around the center - try sharing it with your kids when you're there. Maybe they will develop a new appreciation for the space program that the majority of us seemed to have lost over the last 40 years....... Fan of the ATC

funfamily says:

I took my kids to the ATC because I remembered watching the moon landing 40 years ago. They had a blast seeing the actual moonwalk broadcast that I saw in my living room 40 years ago. I think they also appreciated all the equipment the men had to wear and how difficult it really was to land on the moon. The experience generated interesting conversations and now my kids want to tour the NASA space center in Houston. The ATC was fun and a great way to clear the cobwebs from the brain during the summer.

alsoknownased says:

My 7 year old had a great time at ATC as well. He loved the movie, the reduced gravity trainer, the video game and putting on the suit. The pictures we took while there are priceless - you cannot get that experience anywhere in the metroplex. The staff is knowledgeable and super friendly. They are GREAT with kids! I've told all my friends about ATC - we loved it!

RemyMarie says:

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RemyMarie says:

We had a FANTASTIC time and I'm sorry to hear the negativity regarding ATC and the experience to be had there. After seeing it featured on every major news station as a story and not PAID advertising, I knew it had to be worth checking into...and it was! I took my kids and we had a BLAST.Perfect place to get out of the heat and enjoy fun yet educational activities for your whole family. The photographs that you go home with are worth the trip alone. I highly recommend it!

texasschuberts says:

The astronaut training center in NRH is really fun. I could hardly drag my 13 and 8 year old out of the building. They loved the simulator and the movie had them captured. It was started by local people and will continue to change as time goes on. Support this local business and your kid's will learn something in the process.