Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

NASA Mercury Astronauts Glenn and Carpenter Headline Day “Celebrating 50 Years of Americans in Orbit”

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST

In 1962, NASA’s Project Mercury made history by sending an American into orbit for the first time. To mark the 50^th anniversary of this historic achievement, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is inviting the public to a celebration that will be headlined by Mercury astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter, the first two Americans to orbit Earth.

Three Space Shuttle Astronauts Selected for 2012 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

Franklin R. Chang-Dìaz, Kevin P. Chilton and Charles J. Precourt will join an elite group of American space heroes as they are inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® during a ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Saturday, May 5, 2012. They will be welcomed to the ranks of legendary space pioneers like Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Alan Shepard, Jim Lovell, Sally Ride and John Young – distinguished members of the Hall of Fame.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for $100 Million Home of Space Shuttle Atlantis

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:30:00 EST

On Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m., Delaware North Parks & Resorts, in partnership with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, broke ground on the future home of the space shuttle Atlantis to be located at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. NASA selected Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to permanently display space shuttle Atlantis in April 2011. 

View NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Launch for Nov. 26 from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST

Locals and visitors to Central Florida are invited to be a part of the excitement throughout Thanksgiving weekend as NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission carrying the car-sized Curiosity rover launches aboard a massive Atlas V 541 rocket on its way to explore the red planet. The launch is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 26, at 10:02 a.m. EST with special events and launch-related activities taking place throughout the week and beyond.

For the First Time in More than 30 Years, Guests Are Invited Inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to See Where Rockets are Built

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

For the first time since 1978, guests at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will have the chance to tour inside the VAB on the KSC Up-Close tour to see firsthand where monstrous vehicles were assembled for launch, from the very first Saturn V rocket in the late 1960s to the very last space shuttle, STS-135 Atlantis, earlier this year. Making this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity even more special, for a very limited time, guests may see a space shuttle orbiter inside the VAB as they are being prepared for display in their new homes.

Celebrate "Space, Air and Sea Weekend" Nov. 5-6 with Combined Admission Ticket to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Cocoa Beach Air Show

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Guests of all ages are invited to experience a weekend of “highs” at “Space, Air and Sea Weekend,” on Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the Cocoa Beach Air Show, the largest annual event held in Brevard County.

Demand for Shuttle Merchandise Leads to Record-Breaking Sales for Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Kennedy Space Center, Fla. (August 5, 2011) – Thousands of people who gathered at Kennedy Space Center to watch Atlantis’ final flight, and thousands more who watched the Space Shuttle mission from their homes all over the world, turned to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s Space Shop to commemorate the historic event. The final launch brought Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center its largest retail revenue day ever.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Announces Launch Viewing Opportunities and Special Events for Aug. 5 Juno Mission

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Kennedy Space Center, FL (August 1, 2011) - While space shuttles have had their last lift-off, locals and visitors to the Space Coast can still experience the thrill of a launch. On Friday, Aug. 5, between 11:34 a.m. and 12:43 p.m., NASA is scheduled to launch the Jupiter-bound, solar-powered Juno spacecraft aboard the most powerful Atlas rocket ever made, the Atlas V 551, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The first 2,000 guests to arrive at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) will be invited to view the launch from the closest possible public viewing area, the Apollo/Saturn V Center. 

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Stocking Up on Merchandise Commemorating Last Planned Space Shuttle Mission

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Kennedy Space Center, Fla. (July 7, 2011) – With NASA’s last planned space shuttle launch scheduled for Friday, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has added commemorative apparel and collectibles at the complex’s store in anticipation that visitors will want to mark the historic milestone.

Go Boldly to Sci-Fi Summer at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:00:00 EST

Experience the maiden voyage of Sci-Fi Summer: Where Science Fiction Meets Science Fact. NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex launches Sci-Fi Summer on June 11, 2011

Mercury Project and MESSENGER Mission Stamp Ceremony on May 4 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host the U.S. Postal Service First-Day-of-Issue dedication ceremony of the Mercury Project and MESSENGER Mission 44-cent First-Class Forever^® Stamps on Wednesday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m.

Record-Setting Spacewalker and Shuttle Commander Set for Induction into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

The public is invited to celebrate the induction of the tenth group of space shuttle astronauts into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Veteran space shuttle astronauts Karol J. “Bo” Bobko and Susan J. Helms will be inducted during a public ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Saturday, May 7 at 3:00 p.m.

NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Awarded Space Shuttle Atlantis

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

NASA officials announced today that Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has been selected to permanently display space shuttle Atlantis upon retirement of the Space Shuttle Program.

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Program

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Three decades ago, astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen launched STS-1 space shuttle Columbia from Kennedy Space Center. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host the Space Shuttle Program 30^th Anniversary Celebration on April 12, 2011, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Place for Space: Camp Kennedy Space Center

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST

Tomorrow’s astronauts will experience the ultimate space adventure this spring during Camp Kennedy Space Center (KSC) at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. In its fourteenth year, Camp KSC takes campers through the history of America’s space program...

The National 9/11 Flag Stitching Restoration at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

On February 18, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host The National 9/11 Flag Stitching Restoration for the state of Florida, presented by The New York Says Thank You Foundation.

Remembrance Ceremony to Mark 25th Anniversary of Space Shuttle Challenger

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

On Friday, January 28, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., The Astronauts Memorial Foundation will conduct a ceremony to honor the crew of space shuttle Challenger STS-51L in remembrance of the 25^th anniversary of the Challenger accident.

Veteran Space Shuttle Astronauts Selected for 2011 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

Karol J. “Bo” Bobko and Susan J. Helms will join an elite group of American space heroes as they are inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame^® during a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Saturday, May 7, 2011.

New Master Plan for NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Design work has begun on a new master plan to transform NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex into a place where explorers of all ages can tour America’s spaceport to engage with the people and machines that shape the future of our world.

TRON: Legacy - An IMAX 3D Experience Opening December 17 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Step into a 3D action-packed digital world like no other at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, home to a five-and-a-half story tall IMAX Theater. Tron: Legacy - An IMAX 3D Experience opens at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Friday, December 17, 2010.

International Space Station honored through World Peace Art Exhibition at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 04:00:00 EST

To celebrate the completion of the International Space Station (ISS), Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host the World Peace Art Exhibition, November 19-21, 2010.

Air Force Day Brings Military Precision and Live Performances to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will honor the men and women of the United States Air Force with Air Force Day on Thursday, October 28, 2010, in conjunction with Air Force Week. The public is invited to enjoy special exhibits and displays, as well as musical performances and exciting live demonstrations.

Experience a Summer of Fun and Inspiration at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is launching a Summer of Inspiration with plenty of new experiences.

NASA Astronaut Heroes Set for Induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®

Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

The public is invited to celebrate the induction of the ninth group of space shuttle astronauts into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. The public ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will be held Saturday, June 5 at 2:30 p.m. Jon Cryer, Emmy Award winning star of "Two and a Half Men,” will host the Induction ceremony.

Science On a Sphere® Debuts at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex unveiled a new exhibit on April 22, 2010, Science On a Sphere, at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in Titusville.

STAR TREK™ LIVE Blasts Off at Kennedy Space Center This Summer

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

STAR TREK LIVE, a new interactive stage show from CBS Consumer Products and Mad Science^®Productions, will make its worldwide debut at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on June 11, 2010. 

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 13 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

The celebration of the 40^th Anniversary of the Apollo Program continues as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex remembers the launch of Apollo 13 – the lunar landing mission termed “the successful failure.”

The Place for Space: Camp Kennedy Space Center

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tomorrow’s astronauts will experience the ultimate space adventure this spring during Camp Kennedy Space Center (KSC) at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Journey to the Hubble Space Telescope at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

The furthest depths of the universe are vividly brought to life through the eyes of the Hubble Space Telescope during Hubble 3D, the newest IMAX 3D film from the award-winning IMAX space team, opening at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Friday, March 19, 2010.

Veteran Space Shuttle Astronauts Selected for 2010 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Guion S. Bluford, Jr., Kenneth D. Bowersox, Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., and Kathryn C. Thornton will join an elite group of American space heroes as they are inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame^® during a public ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Saturday, June 5, 2010.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Tapped for NASA Contract Renewal

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts has been awarded the contract to operate Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, NASA officials announced today. The new concession agreement begins May 1, 2010.

Launch Viewing Tickets on Sale Wednesday for February 7 Space Shuttle Launch

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

The final night launch of the Space Shuttle Program will light up the early morning sky as space shuttle Endeavour blazes toward the stars.Launch viewing tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. ET to see space shuttle Endeavour lift-off from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at Kennedy Space Center Named Business of the Year

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at Kennedy Space Center has been named Business of the Year for its community efforts in Brevard County. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex received the honor at the 18^th annual FLORIDA TODAY Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony on November 19.

5,000 Brevard County Sixth Graders to Visit Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

More than 5,000 Brevard County sixth graders will attend the seventh annual Brevard Space Week at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, December 1-11, 2009.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Paramount Home Entertainment Team Up on Star Trek “Go For Launch” Sweepstakes

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Paramount Home Entertainment have partnered on the “Go For Launch” sweepstakes in conjunction with the release of the Star Trek movie DVD, in stores November 17, 2009.

Launch Viewing Tickets on Sale Tuesday for November 16 Space Shuttle Launch

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Launch viewing tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. ET to see the spectacular afternoon launch of space shuttle Atlantis from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. STS-129 is targeted for Monday, November 16, 2009, at 2:28 p.m. ET.

Celebrate the Apollo 40th Anniversary at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Celebrate 40 years of the first steps on the moon at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the launching point of all Apollo missions, on July 16, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. This date marks the 40^th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch from Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center.

Launch Viewing Tickets Available for July 11 Space Shuttle Launch

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

A limited number of launch viewing tickets are available to view the morning launch of space shuttle Endeavour from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Paramount Pictures’ Star Trek Warps into Kennedy Space Center: America’s Gateway to Space Exploration

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Paramount Pictures’ Star Trek, directed by J.J. Abrams, will open at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC), home to a five-and-a-half story tall IMAX^® Theater, on Thursday, May 7, 2009.

Tickets Available for Launch Viewing of Space Shuttle Atlantis at U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Launch viewing tickets are available to view the launch of STS-125 space shuttle Atlantis from the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, located just outside of Kennedy Space Center.

Shuttle Astronauts Join Prestigious U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® in May

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Veteran space shuttle astronauts George "Pinky" Nelson, William Shepherd and Jim Wetherbee will join an elite group of American space heroes as they are inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame during a public ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Saturday, May 2 at 3:00 p.m. 

See the March Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Launch viewing tickets are available to view the evening launch of Space Shuttle Discovery from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Delaware North Companies Names William Moore New Chief Operating Officer of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, a leading hospitality provider with significant experience in hotel, retail, food service and recreation, has hired William Moore as chief operating officer of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Veteran Space Shuttle Astronauts Selected for 2009 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

George "Pinky" Nelson, William Shepherd and Jim Wetherbee will join an elite group of American space heroes as they are inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame^® during a public ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Saturday, May 2, 2009.

Built on the Shoulders of Giants, U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Tells the Story of Space Heroes

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Some of the names are embedded in the American psyche like few other modern-day figures:  Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell and Sally Ride.  They along with 70 other space pioneers have earned his or her way into American history by daring to dream big, working with determination and embracing the unknown in the line of duty. 

Aerial Stage to Roar at Second Annual Space & Air Show at Kennedy Space Center

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Aeronautics will soar to new heights as an expanded roster of aviation stars will take to the skies for the second annual Space & Air Show at Kennedy Space Center featuring the Blue Angels November 8 and 9, 2008.

Amateur Astronomer Ted Wolfe Exhibit at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

The dramatic images of photographer and amateur astronomer Ted Wolfe are now featured in an exhibit at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Kennedy Space Center adds Fireworks Show to Survivor Concert

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Celebrating 50 years of NASA, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is hosting three weeks of fun-filled live concerts with the music of America's space eras.

Hubble Space Telescope Exhibit Set for Grand Opening at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Celebrating the stunning discoveries of one of the greatest telescopes ever built, Eye on the Universe: The Hubble Space Telescope exhibit debuts at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Friday, October 3, 2008.

Salute to Brevard Residents FREE Weekend and Food Drive at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Ninth Annual Salute to Brevard Residents at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will take place September 26-28. Brevard residents and up to five guests will enjoy free admission.