Kicking off a series of events designed to showcase and celebrate 40 years since the first American woman explored space, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host two out-of-this-world panel discussions and exclusive afternoon tea events, Friday, June 16. “Women have played an integral role in furthering the mission of space exploration and discovery,” said…
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Enter into the spaceport of the future and embark upon one of four incredible space journeys in Spaceport KSC. Located on the second level inside Gateway™: The Deep Space Launch Complex, you can fly to destinations never-before explored such as Mars, Trappist-1, a Horsehead Nebula, Saturn, Jupiter, and more. Upon entering the concourse, experience…
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The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®, located at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, will add two new plaques to its walls this year. Veteran astronauts Roy Bridges and Senator Mark Kelly, who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in furthering NASA’s mission of exploration and discovery, have been selected to receive one of the highest honors in…
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex suggests travelers “watch this space” in 2023. With an exciting roster of new experiences and events, the visitor complex is ready for liftoff in the new year. So here are a few reasons to keep looking up this year at KSC. Introducing the S.T.E.A.M. Team Younger space enthusiasts will be…
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If you are exploring Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex this year, here are some tools to help you plan ahead: CHECK OUT THE EVENT CALENDAR Before you arrive, you will want to look at the event calendar. There, see who the Astronaut of the Day will be and if there are any special events…
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Enter into the spaceport of the future and embark upon one of four incredible space journeys in Spaceport KSC. Located on the second level inside Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® the newest attraction at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, you can fly to destinations never before explored such as Mars, Trappist-1, a Horsehead Nebula,…
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It’s time to lift off for the holiday season at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. If you are looking for thrilling space adventures and holiday festivities wrapped into one, plan a visit to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex this holiday season for the launch of this year’s Holidays in Space. Holidays in Space at…
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Now through Nov. 6, 2022, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is once again offering a new menu of mouth-watering drinks, dips, desserts, and soups at the Taste of Space food festival. Plus, guests can look forward to festive after-hours events, including the 2nd Annual Taste of Space “Marstini” Shake-Off contest and more. Taste of Space:…
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There is nothing quite like it on earth. Watching a rocket launch from the closest public viewing just a few miles/kilometers away is an unforgettable experience. The countdown to liftoff begins with a flash of fire as the rocket engines ignite. Seconds later, the rocket soars overhead and the rumble of the engines becomes a…
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NASA has identified 3 preliminary dates for launch opportunities for Artemis 1. • Aug. 29 at 8:33 a.m. EDT (Two-hour launch window); Landing Oct. 10 • Sept. 2 at 12:48 p.m. (Two-hour launch window); Landing Oct. 11 • Sept. 5 at 5:12 p.m. (90-minute launch window); Landing Oct. 17 Since the 1950s, Florida’s Space Coast…
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