Kennedy Space Center

Space Shuttle Atlantis® is the undisputed centrepiece of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - a genuine spacefaring legend that launched 33 missions, covered 126 million miles, and carried 207 astronauts into orbit. Displayed exactly as astronauts experienced it - tilted at 43.21 degrees, payload bay doors open, and robotic arm extended - this is an encounter with real space history that stops you in your tracks. Surrounding Atlantis, more than 60 interactive exhibits bring the full story of the Space Shuttle programme to life - from the extraordinary engineering achievements to the human courage that defined every single mission.

The Gantry at LC-39 is Kennedy Space Center's newest and most thrilling addition - a four-storey outdoor structure positioned right alongside the iconic Launch Complex 39, where some of NASA's most historic missions have lifted off. From the top, breathtaking 360° views stretch across active launch pads and the sweeping natural landscapes of the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge beyond. Experience the raw, earth-shaking power of a rocket engine through an extraordinary multi-sensory simulation, design and launch your own virtual rocket, and explore NASA's largest Earth Information Center. And if your visit coincides with a live launch day, there is simply no better vantage point on the planet.

Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex

"Step into the future of space exploration at Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex - where the cutting-edge technology powering today's space programme comes to life in extraordinary detail. Enter Spaceport KSC - the spaceport of the future - and embark on one of its unique journeys beyond Earth's atmosphere. The experience is fully accessible throughout, with the option to watch from the Observation Bay for those who prefer to take in the action from ground level."

Shuttle Launch Experience

"Come face to face with the actual Space Shuttle that has orbited the Earth a total of 4,848 times and discover the captivating story of NASA's remarkable 30-year Space Shuttle Programme. A genuinely extraordinary encounter with one of the most significant chapters in the history of human spaceflight. Please allow approximately 45 minutes for the show and visiting time."

Saturn V Rocket

Stand beneath the largest rocket ever flown into space - and one of only three Saturn V rockets remaining in the USA. The sheer scale of this engineering marvel has to be seen to be believed.

Astronaut Training Simulators

Take the controls and learn to pilot a space shuttle in an ultra-realistic simulator. Dock with the International Space Station and bring your spacecraft in to land at the Kennedy Space Center Landing Facility - just as real astronauts train to do.

Astronaut Encounter

One of the most extraordinary moments of any Kennedy Space Center visit - a live Q&A session with a real NASA astronaut. Hear first-hand accounts of life in outer space from NASA commanders, pilots, mission and payload specialists, and get a photo to remember the moment.

U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame

Celebrate the pioneers of human spaceflight at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame - a fascinating collection of historic displays honouring some of the world's most legendary astronauts and telling the remarkable stories of the men and women who pushed the boundaries of exploration.

The Rocket Garden

Walk among real rockets on a guided tour through the history of rocket science - from the earliest days of the space age to the landmark missions that defined NASA's legacy. Discover Project Mercury - the USA's first ever human spaceflight programme - and the extraordinary engineering achievements that made it possible.