Thank you for your interest in holding your event at the Challenger Space Center.
The Challenger Space Center is one of Arizona’s most unique venues. Part museum, part activity center, the three-story, 23,000 sq. ft. facility is utilized for school field trips, corporate teambuilding events, holiday parties, weddings, proms, anniversaries and just about any special occasion you can dream up.
As a 501c3 non-profit organization, your support helps to fund a charitable organization serving more than 51,000 people annually, 30,000 of which are students learning science, technology, engineering, and math.
The following is the list of room options for you to consider.
Steel Foundation Rotunda: Our Steel Foundation Rotunda can comfortably fit up to 200 people in a theatre style setting. It is equipped with a wireless microphone and also a projector system with a retractable screen for PowerPoint presentations. The rotunda measure 58 ft x 40 ft and is more than 2300 sq. ft. The perimeter of the rotunda features a four-story mural called “Tour of the Universe” by world-renowned space artist Robert McCall. McCall’s artwork celebrates America’s leadership in space exploration, and another McCall mural can be seen at the Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Rental on the rotunda includes the outside rotunda patio which is an additional 1950 sq. ft.
Break Out Rooms: We have four, classroom-style, break out rooms downstairs next to the rotunda: Training Rooms A & B, and the Peoria and Sparky Rooms. All are equipped with internet capabilities.
Training Rooms A & B are both 34 ft x 28 ft and can seat 75 comfortably, or if the center wall is retracted, the Training Room can be set up to one larger room that can hold 150 people.
The Peoria Room is a more intimate setting 420 sq ft. and can hold a maximum of 20 people. Perfect for a board meeting, the room also has Internet capabilities and a white board on one side.
The Theater is on our main museum floor and is approximately 1154 sq. ft. It includes a rear-screen projection TV with Internet capability. This attractive room can seat up to 90 people and is perfect for corporate meetings and other special events where audio/visual components are needed.
Cosmic Cafeteria is perfect for a quick bite to eat or to purchase beverages. The cafeteria has six tables and can accommodate up to 50 people at a time. Vending machines are available or you can bring in your own light snacks and beverages. An outside patio is available along with the cafeteria.
Rooftop Observation Deck: Upstairs on level three, we have our exclusive stargazing deck, where up to 100 people can enjoy the night sky. Telescopes not included.
Lower Level ++ Buy Out: For large corporate or private events, a better option may be a Lower Level Buyout of the Steele Foundation Rotunda plus the four adjacent training rooms and additional rooms within the facility to accommodate your function.
Evening Hours: The facility is available for evening rentals.
Please note that our Simulator rooms, Administrative Offices, and exhibit halls may not be rented out. Please contact the corporate sales department for more information
Clean Up Fee: Challenger Space Center imposes a clean up fee for all Lower Level ++ Buy Out rentals. Please contact the Corporate Sales Department to discuss the fees assessed.
Insurance Requirement: All public and private rentals must furnish proper proof of insurance. Please contact the Corporate Office at 623-322-2006 to discuss requirements.
For more information on facility rentals, please call 623-322-2006 or email our Corporate sales department.