Nassau Bay, TX

About Nassau Bay

• • Astronaut Shannon Walker, who lived on the ISS, calls Nassau Bay home.
• • The Clear Creek Independent School District planetarium was founded near Nassau Bay.
• • NASA's Johnson Space Center spurred residential development in Nassau Bay.
• • Nassau Bay's layout was designed to resemble a ship's wheel.
• • Hurricane Ike in 2008 caused significant flooding and damage to the area.
• • It's named for its location on Nassau Bay and incorporated in 1970.
• • With just over 4,000 residents, it's smaller than many Houston suburbs.
• • Sitting at just 7 feet above sea level, the city is prone to flooding.
• • Aerospace is a major industry, given proximity to NASA.
• • A serene residential community with a strong sense of history and purpose.
• • The Houston Astros, a short drive away, won the World Series in 2017.
• • Clear Creek High School has a strong history in Texas high school football.
• • Clear Lake borders the city, providing recreational opportunities and supporting the local ecosystem.
• • The area is home to various migratory bird species, especially near Clear Lake.
• • Coastal prairie grasses are a characteristic part of the local flora.
• • In 1962, NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center (now Johnson Space Center) was established nearby, driving Nassau Bay's development.
• • NASA Road 1 passes through Nassau Bay, connecting it to the Johnson Space Center.

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