This year, Cape Canaveral’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to unveil a series of groundbreaking new experiences, exclusive offerings and signature events.
Whether someone remembers the Gemini Program era or aspires to set foot on Mars, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) offers are numerous private educational programs, teambuilding activities, meeting and event venues, and day-trip options that can fit easily into your program. KSC is located about an hour east of Orlando on Florida’s Space Coast.
Kennedy Under the Stars
Back by popular demand, Kennedy Under the Stars, an exclusive after-hours event offering a glow-in-the-dark celebration with an inter-galactic party vibe, will return to the visitor complex on Feb. 7. Guests will marvel at the park after dark with illuminated attractions, an early 2000s video DJ in the Rocket Garden, a techno dance party in NASA Central, Cosmic Glow Mini Golf under the Saturn 1B rocket, and more.
The Gantry at LC-39
Prepare for an unprecedented experience with the first-quarter of 2025 opening of The Gantry at LC-39. This innovative, interactive attraction reimagines the observation gantry at Launch Complex 39, offering stunning 360-degree views of active launch pads, NASA’s spaceport and the surrounding wildlife refuge.
Immersive exhibits include the Earth Information Center, where guests explore how space tech provides a holistic view of how the planet is changing in ways that affect all life on earth; and the Rocket Build Interactive, where guests can design and virtually launch rockets, experiencing the thrill of space flight from a launch site within view of Kennedy Space Center’s working space ports.
Record Number of Planned Launches
With more than 80 space launches in 2024 and over 100 expected in 2025, visitors have an incredible opportunity to experience these thrilling events up close, including from a prime viewing location at LC-39. For many of the launches, exclusive packages will be available, offering an optimal viewing experience.
To learn more about upcoming launches, click here.
Chat With an Astronaut
Guests can meet veteran astronauts during “Chat With An Astronaut” for an intimate, small-group Q&A, or get autographs at The Space Shop and Shuttle Express. During “Astronaut Encounter” in Universe Theater, astronauts share thrilling space stories in live presentations and Q&A sessions.
Throughout the visitor complex, guests will be amazed by flight flown artifacts like the Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 spacecraft, SpaceX Cargo Dragon COTS-2, and Falcon 9 Rocket Booster in Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex. They’ll also encounter the awe-inspiring space shuttle Atlantis, the massive Saturn V rocket, the Apollo 14 crew capsule and the iconic Rocket Garden.
Space suits actually worn in space—including Alan Shepard’s moon-dust-covered suit in the Apollo/Saturn V Center and astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria’s Axiom Mission 1 flight suit—complete the authentic guest experience.
Cashless in 2025
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has transitioned to a cashless operation for a smoother, more secure guest experience. Should guests arrive with cash, converting it into a convenient Visa prepaid debit card is simple and free at Cash-to-Card kiosks placed throughout the visitor complex and at the Apollo/Saturn V Center.
Guests can continue to use credit cards, debit cards or Apple Pay for purchases.
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