The Houston Spaceport is looking to triple its footprint and spend $80 million on an expansion project they hope will attract more aerospace-related businesses, as well as hotels, restaurants and retail. Additionally, the second phase will involve the development of the Aerospace Institute, an education institution to train aerospace workers.

A taxiway in the northwest of phases one and two that will allow aircraft to take off and land next to aerospace companies for unloading parts for their space stations is also under development.

Space Center Houston wants to construct the Lunar Mars Surface Integration Facility, two large, enclosed structures that will simulate the terrains of the moon and Mars. Visitors will be able to watch from an elevated exhibit hall as astronauts train within the two structures.

The new facility will add at least 60,000 square feet of exhibit space to the existing 120,000 square feet. It is expected to break ground within the next two years.