Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

NASA Central

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST

THE GATEWAY TO SPACE EXPLORATION -- At NASA Central, guests get up-to-the-minute NASA news on 32-foot long LED video messaging displays and pose in front of the iconic NASA logo.

Aerial of Shuttle Plaza

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST

THE URGE TO EXPLORE -- “Explorer,” a fullsize orbiter replica, allows guests to picture more clearly what it’s like to live and work in space. Fullsize, genuine solid rocket boosters and an external tank are also on display, representing all three components of a space shuttle.

Rocket Garden

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST

AWE-INSPIRING ROCKETS -- The ever-popular Rocket Garden is a Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex hallmark. The outdoor garden features a glistening water fountain among eight authentic rockets from the past, including a Mercury Atlas rocket similar to the one used to launch John Glenn into space.

Rocket Garden with Sign

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

MANKIND’S GREATEST ADVENTURE -- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s remarkable collection of rockets, launch pads, NASA aerospace technology components and launch viewing opportunities offer an authenticity and behind-the-scenes access unlike any other Central Florida destination.

Rocket Garden

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

AWE-INSPIRING ROCKETS -- The ever-popular Rocket Garden is a Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex hallmark. The outdoor garden features eight authentic rockets from the past, including a Mercury Atlas rocket similar to the one used to launch John Glenn into space.

Astronaut Encounter

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

ENCOUNTER REAL SPACE HEROS -- Guests at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex have the opportunity to come face-to-face with a real astronaut every day of the year during the Astronaut Encounter program.

Lunch With an Astronaut

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST

DINE WITH HISTORY -- Experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of having Lunch With an Astronaut and hearing inspiring space exploration stories while enjoying a delicious lunch.

IMAX Screen

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

LARGER THAN LIFE -- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is home to the only back-to-back 3D IMAX® theaters in the world, showcasing two large-format motion pictures on five-and-a-half story tall screens.

Children's Play Dome

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST

PLAY AMONG THE ROCKETS -- Children can climb a mars rock wall, crawl through tunnels in rockets and maneuver past planets at the Children’s Play Dome.

KSC Buses

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

TOUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES -- Start your adventure with a Kennedy Space Center Tour. This self-guided tour stops at the LC-39 Observation Gantry, Apollo/Saturn V Center and the International Space Station Center.

KSC Tour

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST

NEXT STOP, KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has two special interest guided bus tours; Discover KSC: Today & Tomorrow and Cape Canaveral: Then & Now. Both give a more in-depth look into Kennedy Space Center and the space program.

LC-39 Observation Gantry

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST

UP-CLOSE AND PERSONAL -- LC-39 Observation Gantry is where guests enjoy a panoramic view of Kennedy Space Center and the Space Shuttle launch pads, as well as the rocket launch pads at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Apollo/Saturn V Center

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST

SEEING THE PAST -- At the Apollo/Saturn V Center, where dramatic multi-media shows and numerous hands-on displays provide an inspirational and exhilarating look into America’s quest for the moon, guests marvel at a monstrous 363-foot Saturn V moon rocket.

Command Module at Apollo/Saturn V Center

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST

SEEING THE PAST -- At the Apollo/Saturn V Center, where dramatic multi-media shows and numerous hands-on displays provide an inspirationaland exhilarating look into America’s quest for themoon, guests marvel at a monstrous 363-foot Saturn V moon rocket.

Aerial View of the Vehicle Assembly Building

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

STUNNING SIGHTS -- On the Kennedy Space Center Tour you will see sights like the Vehicle Assembly Building, the third largest building, by volume, in the world.

Education Programs

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST

REACH FOR THE STARS -- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers a variety of Education Programs including Overnight Adventures, educational field trips, Salute to Scouts and Homeschoolers Day.

Wildlife Refuge

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST

NATURE MEETS TECHNOLOGY -- Kennedy Space Center is located on 140,000 acres of estuaries, marshes and coastal dunes known as the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Astronauts Walking

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

NOWHERE ELSE ON EARTH -- Spend a day at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and walk in the footsteps of the astronauts of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Apollo 14 Capsule

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

CLOSE TO HISTORY – In the new Apollo Treasures Gallery at the Apollo/Saturn V Center, get close to the real Apollo 14 command module.