In 1985, Atlantis launched for the first time, becoming a vital part of NASA’s shuttle fleet. Atlantis carried astronauts, satellites and science into space on 33 missions and made history on STS-135, the final flight of the Space Shuttle Program. Commemorate the 15th anniversary of STS‑135, the final mission of space shuttle Atlantis, and the conclusion of the Space Shuttle Program. This July, the final crew to fly Atlantis returns to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for

U. S. Astronaut Hall of Fame to welcome veteran NASA Astronauts Joe Tanner and Tom Akerson Saturday, May 16, 2026. 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 on Saturday, May 16. The official induction ceremony will take place at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex set against the iconic backdrop of Space Shuttle Atlantis, and hosted by the Astronaut Scholarship Found

NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 mission will deliver supplies and science to the International Space Station as part of the agency's Commercial Resupply Services. Add a rocket launch to your day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! SpaceX is set to launch the CRS-34 resupply mission to the International Space Station, and launch viewing tickets are now available. NASA’s SpaceX CRS-34 commercial resupply mission is currently slated for launch no earlier than (NET) Tuesday, May 12 fro

You can meet an astronaut every day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, included with admission. May 5 is National Astronaut Day. a day that commemorates the first United States human spaceflight, on May 5, 1961, piloted by astronaut Alan Shepard, and did you know that you can meet an astronaut every day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on the Space Coast? Each day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, get the rare opportunity to meet veteran NASA astronaut. Co

Step into a global celebration of space, unity and human possibility as Kennedy Under the Stars joins with Yuri's Night to host their official East Coast flagship event. Step into a global celebration of space, unity, and human possibility as Yuri’s Night joins Kennedy Under the Stars to host the official East Coast flagship event. This year, the worldwide organization honors the first human in space and the launch of the first Space Shuttle, both with anniversaries on April

Artemis II is set to launch four astronauts around the moon as early as Feb. 6, and viewing packages are available for purchase, offering guests the opportunity to witness NASA’s first crewed Artemis mission NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen are the next astronauts to fly around the Moon, and you can get an up close viewing spot to watch the spectacular launch of Artemis II, which wi

Students experienced a day of Space Exploration, Innovation, and STEM Learning. Students from Endeavour Elementary School spent an unforgettable day exploring the past, present, and future of space exploration during a special engineering-focused field trip at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, presented in partnership with Amazon. A highlight of the day was participation in the newly launched Engineering Challenge; an interactive program designed for students in grades 5–

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. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and The Jim Henson Company announce Fraggle Rock A Space-y Adventure, a new, original live show debuting Monday, December 22 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The exciting, on-stage adventure will bring Jim Henson’s Emmy Award-winning Fraggles face-to-face with NASA’s real-lif

In honor of Veterans Day, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is thanking veterans, active duty, retired, and reserve military. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is honoring veterans, active duty, retired and reserve military for their service to the nation with complimentary admission in recognition of Veterans Day. The offer is available from November 10 through November 16, 2025, and also includes 50 percent off admission for up to four guests. U.S. service members (v

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is set to fly its second mission, carrying NASA’s ESCAPADE probes to Mars. Watch Blue Origin send its New Glenn rocket carrying the ESCAPADE payload to space! No earlier than Thursday, November 9, the Blue Origin New Glenn ESCAPADE mission will launch from Space Launch Complex 36 - Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will have some of the best viewing vantage points available. Experience the thrill of the

Treat your little astronauts to hands-on science experiments, space-themed photo ops, and treat stations from local vendors. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has entered the Halloween scene this Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26! Treat the family to a Halloween Adventure that’s out-of-this-world at the visitors center's S.T.E.A.M. Halloween, where imagination meets the innovation of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). During S.

Launch Viewing at The Gantry is back! Launch Transportation Tickets now on sale for SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink 10-21 Launch on Saturday, October 25. With the growing public interest in space and space travel, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (recently ranked as the number one attraction in the U.S. in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards) is now offering Launch Transportation Tickets (LTT) at The Gantry at LC-39 for the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink 10-21 launch

Taste of Space: Fall Bites! returns on October 3. Savor out-of-this-world flavors and treat your taste buds. Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

Come dressed for a Y2K 25 year rewind! Enjoy DJ dance parties, cosmic glow miniature golf, live entertainment and more. Plus, meet...

Central Florida's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has been named the top-ranked attraction in the United States. TripAdvisor has...