Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center Attractions

Shuttle Launch Experience
Strap into the seat and hear the sights & sounds of veteran astronauts as they make your first space shuttle mission come to life. Hold your breath during the ground trembling launch, feel the sensation of G-Forces as you lift off, watch as amazing video screens give you a glimpse of the sights outside the spacecraft. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the planets as the gravitational forces begin to pull you to the earths surface.

NASA Up Close Tour
Discover the place where space exploration all began. From the assembly of the gigantic Saturn V Rockets that powered the Apollo mission to the Space module that landed on the moon, witness it all in person on the NASA Up Close Tour. View the huge structures that house every aspect of space exploration from design to launch, from control to the landmark vehicle assembly area. Explore NASA KSC's headquarters, mission control, the Space Shuttle's launch pad, and then wrap up your mission with a stop at the Space Shuttle's landing facility.

IMAX Space Films
Explore the strange new world of space exploration with your favorite TV personality Tom Hanks. Offering the feature film Magnificent Desolation Walking on the Moon 3-D and Space Station 3-D�, let Tom Hanks transport you back to the 1960's on a space mission to the moon. View rare footage of actual missions that include all the authentic sights and sounds of the actual trip.  Be propelled over one quarter-million miles from the earth's surface as you prepare to walk on the moon. Rendezvous with astronauts in the International Space Station after you blast-off with Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome. Experience the thrills, challenges, and set-backs in days-gone-by during the race to space.

Astronaut Encounter
Ever wonder about the life of an astronaut? At the Astronaut Encounter, people from all walks of life can experience a personal encounter with the men and women that risk their lives in space. Among the billions of people upon the face of the earth, nearly 500 people have ever ventured into space. During this intimate briefing, guests will have plenty of time to get up-close and personal with real astronauts.

United States Astronaut Hall of Fame�
Immerse yourself in the world of space exploration and experience the unusual life of an astronaut. Be transported back to days-gone-by as you discover the famous astronauts who helped make NASA reach the stars  by dedicating their lives to space exploration. Housing the largest collection of memorabilia, exhibits and personal artifacts, feel the human side of the brave men and women dressed in uniform. With both rare collection and remarkable displays upclose, the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame will create memories for years to come. Brave the unique simulator that astronauts have trained in for a decade. Get behind the controls of this interactive simulator as you experience the sights and sounds of space travel.

Eye on the Universe
From the limits of space, The Hubble Telescope continues to produce the most breathtaking images known to mankind. Capture the powerfully stunning images from one of man's modern marvels, the Hubble Telescope. As the Hubble maintains an eye on space, you'll be amazed as the Hubble Telescope takes you on a journey through the universe unlocking secrets from before time.