Starport is a quality-of-life program that directly supports the mission of the Johnson Space Center by providing a variety of support activities and employee services including wellness programs, fitness and recreational services, food and vending services, retail operations, employee celebrations and convenience services.
Location
Houston, TX
Established
1962
Motto
Engage. Enrich. Energize.
Exchange Manager
Chasity Williams
Starport Services Available During the Furlough
The Gilruth Center will remain open for normal business hours. Here is a list of available services and activities:
- Fitness Center
- Reservations / Rentals
- League Play
- Recreational Learning Classes – including Karate
- B11, Gilruth giftshop, and ShopNASA.com; Normal business hours
- B3 giftshop will be closed
- Food Services
- The building 3 and building 11 cafés will remain open during normal hours but will reduce lunch service to two vendors each. Breakfast from Nokturne will be available in building 3. A breakfast food truck will be available at building 11, except on Fridays. There will also be one lunchtime food truck at building 11.
- RoyalTEA & Coffee will be open during regular hours on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Schedule may be adjusted for future days as needed (may close early).
Employee Assistance Program
For NASA JSC Employees only:
In the event of a furlough/RIF/layoff, the JSC/WSTF Employee Assistance Program will still be operating on-site at the same hours (8am – 5pm CT, Mon – Fri except for Quiet Fridays). Any scheduled appointments will not be affected. If an employee is already a client and is let go, they are still welcome to meet with us for a wrap-up session to provide support and resources. We can be reached at the following:
Office phone: 281-483-6130 (for scheduling & inquiries)
E-mail: jsc-employeeassistanceprogram@mail.nasa.gov (scheduling & inquiries)
After-Hours Crisis Line: 888-964-3032 OR 281-787-5763 (available on weekends, holidays, and Quiet Fridays)
You Don't Want to Miss This!
Check out Starport activities at the Gilruth Center and across the Johnson Space Center.
Shop Like an Astronaut
Check out the Johnson Space Center's Official Gift Shop for the latest NASA gear.
Sports Commissioners Needed
The Employee Activity Association is looking for volunteers and commissioners to help facilitate sports activities for the JSC community. Interested? Find the EAA league commissioner job description on the League Sports page.
Reconnection Hours
Join us for monthly Reconnection Hours! Whether you're up for a conversation or just need a change of scenery, you're welcome! Let’s recharge, reconnect, and enjoy the moment—together.
Pop Up Shops @ B3
Shop small and support local businesses conveniently on your lunch break! Check out which vendors are in building 3 this week.
Gilruth Center
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 6:00am to 8:30pm
Weekends8:00am to 5:00pm
