Celebrate National Astronaut Day and meet an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
- Shane Walton
- 6 minutes ago
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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. Commanders, pilots, mission and payload specialists who have lived and worked in space share their experiences.
There is several ways you can meet someone who has been off-planet.
Astronaut Encounter
Meet an astronaut during a live presentation, included with admission. Bring your questions and your camera!
Chat With An Astronaut
Sit down in a casual, small-group setting, enjoy a sampling of food and beverages and ask a NASA astronaut your most pressing questions.
Fly With An Astronaut
Take a guided tour behind the gates of Kennedy Space Center, eat lunch and launch into space aboard the Shuttle Launch Experience with an astronaut during this exclusive program.
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the perfect day out to commemorate National Astronaut Day, it's the closest place to space without leaving Earth! The attraction offers guests an unmatched opportunity to experience the story of human spaceflight in multiple ways.
Whether that's having lunch with an astronaut, attending an Astronaut encounter, or taking a ride on the Shuttle Launch Experience.
Check out the top ways to celebrate National Astronaut Day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Meet a Veteran NASA Astronaut
Guests can hear firsthand stories from those who have lived and worked in space during the daily Astronaut Encounter and Chat With An Astronaut programs, offering one of the most personal and memorable ways to celebrate the day.
Stand Beneath the Space Shuttle Atlantis
Experience the awe of seeing the real space shuttle Atlantis, displayed as only astronauts saw it in space, and explore the powerful legacy of the Shuttle Program.
See Real Spaceflight Artifacts Up Close
From flown space suits with actual Moon dust still embedded in the fabric to mission-flown capsules and equipment, guests can experience history through authentic artifacts that bring NASA’s story to life.
Explore the Heroes and Legends of Spaceflight
At Heroes & Legends and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, visitors can celebrate the pioneers who made space exploration possible.
Experience the Future of Space Exploration
At Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, guests can learn about the next era of exploration, from deep space travel to Mars missions. And with almost 100 launches so far this year and many more planned, it’s more than likely that a visit to the visitor complex will coincide with a live rocket launch!
For more info and to book tickets in advance: https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com
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