News Releases

CAPE CANAVERAL (May 29, 2026) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – This summer, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex invites guests to discover our nation’s pioneering spirit and bold mission to travel beyond our planet as the visitor complex honors the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Beginning in July, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex […]

CAPE CANAVERAL (May 16, 2026) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER –Veteran NASA Astronauts Tom Akers and Joe Tanner were inducted today into the prestigious U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, marking the 27th class of honorees to join the esteemed society. The ceremony was held at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of […]

CAPE CANAVERAL (April 3, 2026) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – Two days following the historic Artemis II launch, Hilt Boling is back at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. This time, he met with veteran astronaut Wendy Lawrence, enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour, and explored immersive experiences like Spaceport KSC®, New Shepard: Flight to Space VR, and […]

Educator Appreciation Day is April 25 On Saturday, April 25, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host a special Educator Appreciation Day in celebration of national Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8, 2026). The event is designed to recognize educators of all levels with a day of inspiration, connection, and space-focused learning. Educators can take advantage […]

“We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” – John F. Kennedy ‘We Choose to Go to Kennedy’ Podcast lands at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex CAPE CANAVERAL (January 29, 2026) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – Recorded from […]

Induction scheduled for May 16, 2026 CAPE CANAVERAL (January 8, 2026) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation has announced that veteran NASA astronauts Tom Akers and Joe Tanner will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®, located at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Akers and Tanner will join the distinguished […]

Fraggle Rock™: A Space-y Adventure brings beloved characters to life in a new musical, educational live show full of fun and exploration for the whole family CAPE CANAVERAL (November 20, 2025) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and The Jim Henson Company announce Fraggle Rock™: A Space-y Adventure, a new, original […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (November 4, 2025) – Sleigh the way into a holiday adventure that’s out of this world! Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, recently ranked the number one attraction in the United States in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Traveler’s Choice Awards, is where festive fun meets real space exploration. Get up close to authentic flight-flown artifacts, […]

CAPE CANAVERAL (September 18, 2025) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – Beginning October 3, guests can take their taste buds on a journey through a galaxy of flavors at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! During the Taste of Space food festival, made up of three events including Taste of Space: Fall Bites!, Marstini Shake-Off, and Taste […]

Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards Ranks Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex the No. 1 U.S. Attraction CAPE CANAVERAL (July 24, 2025) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – Tripadvisor has named Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex the top-ranked attraction in the United States as part of its annual 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things […]