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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex brings to life the epic story of the U.S. space program, offering multiple days of fun, inspiration and educational activities. Enjoy many exhibits, shows, and attractions at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, including Space Shuttle Atlantis®, Shuttle Launch Experience, Brand New Gateway, Rocket Garden, and Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Experience “Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted”, which includes a live interactive theatre presentation about the Red Planet.
Enjoy the Deep Space Launch Complex, by visiting Gateway to discover the current and upcoming cutting-edge innovations of space exploration from NASA and their commercial partners. Then enter the spaceport of the future and launch aboard one of four unforgettable journeys to distant worlds on an immersive ride.
Head to the Apollo/Saturn V Center via a Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, which features a fully restored, massive Saturn V rocket, one of only 3 in the world. At Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex you’ll have the opportunity to explore the world’s largest collection of astronaut memorabilia.
Not only will you see tributes to the heroes of the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Space Shuttle Programs, but what is happening now and next at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, America’s multi-user spaceport.
Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex features the spaceport of the future, Spaceport KSC, and an all-new restaurant, Space Bowl Bistro.
With a focus on the present and future of collaborative space exploration, guests to Gateway can experience the interstellar travel of tomorrow while celebrating everything happening right now within the space program. It features a showcase of NASA and commercial spacecraft hardware with immersive displays, as well as a “journey” through space, a unique launch viewing opportunity and more.
The 50,000-square-foot, multi-level attraction rises majestically in the shadow of the Rocket Garden and is sure to engage and inspire guests through one-of-a-kind experiences, artifacts and exhibits. Featuring a comprehensive collection of modern-day spacecraft, Gateway gives guests the chance to see the airport of the future and experience the future of space travel in ways never before possible. Through immersive education, atmospheric effects and a motion theatre, guests will see, experience and feel what it’s like to travel in space.
The striking façade of the Gateway building is designed to capture attention and spark imagination even before entering. The outside walls are accented with iridescent panels of bright turquoise that will alternate with shades of purple, replicating the constant motion and brilliant colours of the universe.
Upon entering Gateway, “space travelers” are greeted with a futuristic design setting the stage for their journey. Visitors are surrounded by actual flight flown artifacts and full-scale models, placed around the floor and suspended from above to allow 360-degree viewing and interaction. They include:
– An Aerojet Rocketdyne RL10 Upper-stage Rocket Engine
– A Boeing Crew Space Transporation-100 Starliner Mock-Up Capsule (full-scale engineering model)
– A Boeing Spacesuit
– A Boeing Starliner Simulator (full-scale model)
– A LIFE Habitat Cut-Away (scale model)
– A Lockheed Martin Space Habitat (full-scale mockup)
– A NASA Space Launch System (SLS) rocket (scale model)
– An Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 Capsule (flight flown)
– Orion Heatshield Tiles
– A Sierra Space Dream Chaser (full-scale model)
– A Sierra Space Shooting Star™ (full-scale model)
– A SpaceX Cargo Dragon COTS-2 (flight flown)
– A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster, officially known as Booster B1023 (flight flown)
– A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket (scale model)
– A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket (scale model)
In addition to offering a “nose-to-nose” view of the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster, Gateway’s second floor features a 30-foot, floor-to-ceiling Robotic Space Explorers Interactive Wall with interactive, touchscreen displays, where guests can learn about 40 different satellites and probes in space. Guests can also visit the HoloTube presentation station to learn about the high-powered James Webb Space Telescope by manipulating holographic imagery, video and animation through a touchscreen kiosk.
At Spaceport KSC, guests are transported to an airport of the future, hearing the atmospheric airport chatter and seeing distant views of active launches and landings through the galactic spaceport windows. The main concourse showcases destination, departure and arrival information. Guests then board “spaceships” – in the form of a two-story, motion theatre – for one of four journeys: Cosmic Wonders, Daring Explorers, Red Planet or Uncharted Worlds. Each distinct destination allows for the possibility of a different experience with each visit.
Plus, guests can refuel their energy at Space Bowl Bistro, a new restaurant featuring Bistro Bowls, including refreshing acai bowls and choose-your-protein savory bowls. Choices range from quinoa, rice, greens and noodle bases to proteins – including barbecue short rib, marinated ahi tuna, jackfruit, and more. It also offers a selection of soft drinks, as well as coconut water, coffee, tea and domestic beer.
Feeling inspired? Experience the magical Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for yourself. Speak to one of our Travel Experts today to curate your dream trip!
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