http://media.kennedyspacecenter.comFeatured NewsCopyright 2013en-USKennedy Space Center Visitor Complexhttp://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/atlantis+payload+doors.htmCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (June 7, 2013) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
When guests visit the new Space Shuttle Atlantis^SM 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.]]>http://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/atlantis+payload+doors.htmFri, 07 Jun 2013 10:00:00 ESThttp://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/hubble+telescope+atlantis.htmCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (June 7, 2013) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – The world’s most comprehensive attraction devoted to the space shuttle, Space Shuttle Atlantis^SM at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, is much more than a permanent home for the priceless Atlantis spacecraft.
 ]]>http://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/hubble+telescope+atlantis.htmFri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/space-shuttle-atlantis-emerges-from-protective-shrink-wrap-as-work-continues-on-new-attraction-at-kennedy-space-center.htmCAPE 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 Atlantis^SM attraction, set to open June 29.
]]>http://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/space-shuttle-atlantis-emerges-from-protective-shrink-wrap-as-work-continues-on-new-attraction-at-kennedy-space-center.htmThu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/kennedy/astronauthalloffameinduction2013.htmhttp://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/kennedy/astronauthalloffameinduction2013.htmSat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/flock-together-save-together-special-savings-at-kennedy-space-center-visitor-complex-celebrates-new-angry-birds-space-encounter.htmCAPE 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.
]]>http://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/flock-together-save-together-special-savings-at-kennedy-space-center-visitor-complex-celebrates-new-angry-birds-space-encounter.htmTue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/kennedy-space-center-visitor-complex-marks-visible-milestone-in-construction-of-100-million-space-shuttle-atlantis-with-installation-underway-for-dramatic-184-foot-tall-gateway.htmCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (April 11, 2013) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex today marked a visible milestone on its countdown toward the June 29 grand opening of Space Shuttle Atlantis, the $100 million home of the historic Atlantis spacecraft that tells the incredible story of NASA’s 30-year Space Shuttle Program.
]]>http://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/kennedy-space-center-visitor-complex-marks-visible-milestone-in-construction-of-100-million-space-shuttle-atlantis-with-installation-underway-for-dramatic-184-foot-tall-gateway.htmThu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/2013-us-astronaut-hall-of-fame-induction-celebration-on-april-20-features-exclusive-astronaut-meet-and-greet-opportunity.htmCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (March 27, 2013) – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER –Witness Curt Brown, Eileen Collins and Bonnie Dunbar, Ph.D. join an elite group of American space heroes as they are inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame^® on Saturday, April 20, 2013, during a star-studded ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. More than 30 legendary astronauts and space icons will be present at this event to welcome the new inductees. Special event ticket packages featuring meet-and-greet opportunities are available.
]]>http://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/2013-us-astronaut-hall-of-fame-induction-celebration-on-april-20-features-exclusive-astronaut-meet-and-greet-opportunity.htmWed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/news/angry-birds-space-encounter-opens-at-nasas-kennedy-space-center-visitor-complex.htmCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (March 22, 2013)– KENNEDY SPACE CENTER –– The internationally popular Angry Birds^™ have landed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for a new mission in space.
 
Angry Birds Space Encounter, the first comprehensive, interactive Angry Birds attraction in the United States designed for people of all ages, opened today at the Visitor Complex. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex partnered with Rovio Entertainment, creator of the globally successful Angry Birds franchise, including Angry Birds Space, to bring the beloved characters to life.
]]>http://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/news/angry-birds-space-encounter-opens-at-nasas-kennedy-space-center-visitor-complex.htmFri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/kscvcatlasvrocketlaunch.htmCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (March 14, 2013) – Experience the powerful sights and sounds of the thunderous roaring engines of a 191-foot-tall Atlas V rocket as it launches into the sky on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex guests may view the launch from the Apollo/Saturn V Center, the closest possible public viewing area, or a special area at the Visitor Complex. The rocket will blast off from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with a launch window from 5:21 to 6:01 p.m. ET. ]]>http://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/kscvcatlasvrocketlaunch.htmFri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 ESThttp://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/kennedy-space-center-visitor-complex-welcomes-angry-birds-space-encounter-march-22.htmKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. (March 6, 2013)– Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has partnered with Rovio Entertainment, creator of the globally successful Angry Birds^™  franchise including Angry Birds Space, to bring the casual puzzle game to life. The new Angry Birds™ Space Encounter, set to open at the Visitor Complex at 11 a.m. on March 22, is the first comprehensive, interactive Angry Birds attraction in the United States designed for people of all ages.
 
The grand opening of Angry Birds Space Encounter will feature an appearance by NASA astronaut Donald Pettit, Ph.D., who previously announced from the International Space Station that NASA and Rovio would partner on the creation of the Angry Birds Space game.
]]>http://media.kennedyspacecenter.com/delaware+north+companies/kennedy-space-center-visitor-complex-welcomes-angry-birds-space-encounter-march-22.htmWed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST