Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Admission Ticket
The Admission ticket allows your client to experience all attractions within the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® for two days within a 7-day period of the ticket’s first use.
Guests can explore the many exhibits, shows and attractions at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex including the new Hubble Telescope exhibit, Eye on the Universe: The Hubble Space Telescope, the Shuttle Launch Experience, the Rocket Garden and IMAX® films.
The Admission ticket includes the unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Kennedy Space Center on a NASA Bus tour. Guests have the opportunity to explore the LC-39 Observation Gantry, providing them panoramic views of launch pads. They continue onto the Apollo/Saturn V Center which features a fully restored massive Saturn V rocket, one of only three in the world. Guests walk back in time to relieve Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon and experience the thunderous rumble of a Saturn V rocket lift-off.
Although much of the story at Kennedy Space Center is about state-of-the-future technology, the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® is about the brave men and women who have flown in space. Here guests have the opportunity to explore the world’s largest collection of astronaut memorabilia, ride simulators, and see tributes to the heroes of the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo and Space Shuttle programs. Included in the Admission ticket, this facility is only a 5-minute drive from the Visitor Complex and is a must-see for all interested in the history of American space flight.
Space Pass
Space Pass allows your client all-access to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and includes admission, Lunch With an Astronaut and our guided Discover KSC Tour. Guests are can enjoy each of these elements in one day or spread their visit over two days within a 7-day period of the ticket’s first use. Full descriptions of each follow:
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Admission Ticket
Includes everything in admission as stated on Page 1 of the Product Descriptions.
Lunch With an Astronaut
Experience the thrill of Lunch With an Astronaut. Listen to inspiring space travel stories and ask questions of a NASA space hero, all while enjoying a delicious meal. Offered daily, this program features a personalized presentation by a featured astronaut about what it was like to live and work in space. Guests have the opportunity to ask questions, have a photo with the featured astronaut and receive an autographed souvenir.
NOTE: Reservations required.
Discover KSC Tour
This guided tour, led by a trained space expert, gives visitors an insider’s view of the space program from launch preparation to liftoff. The tour includes views of the space shuttle launch pads, the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and the Operations and Checkout building, where astronauts prepare for their flights. Guests also see the Shuttle Landing Facility and the massive Crawler-Transporter, which transports the space shuttle from the VAB to its launch pad. Each visitor receives a special VIP kit at the end of the program. The tour stops in between the space shuttle launch pads, offering a close-up photo opportunity, and the NASA Causeway, where guests are surrounded by rocket launch pads and may view the solid rocket booster recovery ships.
NOTE: NASA reserves the right to cancel or alter tour locations and/or security requirements without notice. Reservations Required.
Optional Upgrades
Lunch With an Astronaut
Experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of dining with an actual astronaut and hear inspiring space exploration stories while enjoying a delicious lunch. Guests have the opportunity to ask questions and have their photo taken with the astronaut, and each guest receives a souvenir autographed by the featured astronaut.
This upgrade must be purchased in addition to admission and runs approximately one hour, adding a very “exclusive” feel to a day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
NOTE: Reservations required.
Food Service
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers many different meal opportunities including the new Cosmic Café and Moon Rock Café, which are both setup cafeteria-style. Additionally, kiosks around the Complex offer faster food options ranging from ice cream to hot dogs. Full catering services and student meal opportunities are also available.
Special Interest Tours
Two special interest tours are currently offered at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. These tours are in addition to the KSC Tour included in admission and are offered as product upgrades. Both tours include a personal guide on the bus who shares information and fun stories and answers questions as the group tours NASA’s launch headquarters. Highlights of the Discover KSC Tour include photo opportunities in close proximity to the space shuttle launch pads, a visit to the Space Shuttle Landing Facility and a view of the International Space Station Center. The Cape Canaveral: Then and Now tour covers the historic side of the U.S. space program featuring stops at the Air Force Museum, the early launch pads of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs and a very special stop at the Apollo 1 launch pad, where our fallen astronauts are commemorated. Each tour is sold separately and includes a souvenir and information kit for each guest. Admission is required to take advantage of these tours.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Tour availability is subject to closure due to NASA operational concerns. All tour participants 18 and older must present photo identification prior to embarking on the Cape Canaveral: Then and Now tour.
NOTE: Reservations required.
The NEW Astronaut Training Experience (ATX SM)
at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®.
ATX SM immerses you in Astronaut Training – It’s an exciting combination of hands-on training activities and simulation experiences designed to prepare you for the rigors of space flight. You’ll hear first-hand from space exploration educators and veteran NASA astronauts as you progress through mission simulations and space exploration activities.
You Are Go For Launch!
Your half day program includes:
- Motion-based space flight simulators
- Full scale space shuttle mission simulation
- Astronaut briefing and question & answer session
- Snacks and beverages
- ATX SM gear (including mission polo shirt)
- Led by educators and space flight experts
Space is limited, Reservations Required
Mission participants must be 14 years of age or older. Mission participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Some height and weight restrictions apply on certain simulators. Shorts or pants recommended (no skirts.) Athletic footwear preferred. Participants should be free of neck and back injuries. Tour may be altered or closed due to operational requirements. Morning and afternoon ATX SM sessions available on select dates.
