View of Atlantis with Open Payload Bay Doors Open Is Even More Rare Than Guests May Expect
06.07.2013

View of Atlantis with Open Payload Bay Doors Open Is Even More Rare Than Guests May Expect

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (June 7, 2013) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
When guests visit the new Space Shuttle AtlantisSM attraction, they will be treated to a sight previously seen only by astronauts in space – Atlantis tilted at a 43.21-degree angle with its payload bay doors open as if it has just undocked from the International Space Station (ISS). What guests may not realize is how rare it is for the payload bay doors to be open when Atlantis is not in space. (more)
Full-Size, High-Fidelity Replica of Hubble Space Telescope Installed Inside New Space Shuttle AtlantisSM
06.07.2013

Full-Size, High-Fidelity Replica of Hubble Space Telescope Installed Inside New Space Shuttle AtlantisSM

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (June 7, 2013) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – The world’s most comprehensive attraction devoted to the space shuttle, Space Shuttle AtlantisSM at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, is much more than a permanent home for the priceless Atlantis spacecraft.
  (more)
Space Shuttle Atlantis Emerges from Protective Shrink Wrap as Work Continues on New Attraction at Kennedy Space Center
04.25.2013

Space Shuttle Atlantis Emerges from Protective Shrink Wrap as Work Continues on New Attraction at Kennedy Space Center

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (April 25, 2013) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex today began the two-day process of unwrapping the Atlantis orbiter from the protective shrink wrap that has encased the priceless artifact during construction of the $100 million Space Shuttle AtlantisSM attraction, set to open June 29.
 (more)
Space Shuttle Astronauts Curt Brown, Eileen Collins and Bonnie Dunbar Inducted into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
04.20.2013

Space Shuttle Astronauts Curt Brown, Eileen Collins and Bonnie Dunbar Inducted into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
‘Flock Together, Save Together’ Special Savings at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Celebrates New Angry Birds™ Space Encounter
04.16.2013

‘Flock Together, Save Together’ Special Savings at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Celebrates New Angry Birds™ Space Encounter

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (April 16, 2013) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – Super Red and the entire Angry Birds™ Space flock from the popular game have landed at the new Angry Birds™ Space Encounter at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Now through June 28, 2013, families and friends can journey into the wormhole to help these cosmic super heroes blast the Space Pigs and enjoy the 'Flock Together, Save Together' savings of up to 30 percent off admission.
 (more)

You must be logged in to view this item.





This area is reserved for members of the news media. If you qualify, please update your user profile and check the box marked "Check here to register as an accredited member of the news media". Please include any notes in the "Supporting information for media credentials" box. We will notify you of your status via e-mail in one business day.