News Arizona Challenger Space Center Inspired Future Scientists For 17 Years KJZZ | By Casey Kuhn Published July 31, 2017 at 5:00 AM MST Facebook LinkedIn Email Listen (Photo by Casey Kuhn - KJZZ) The Arizona Challenger Space Center was designed with help from schoolchildren. Space has inspired countless young minds to wonder and explore beyond our earthly knowledge. An Arizona center built in Peoria to keep that curiosity alive is closing its doors. Now, the home to years of cosmic education is changing.