Upcoming Events at Kennedy Space Center

Launches & Events

Kennedy Space Center launches and events header

View Rocket Launches & Be Inspired

Come face-to-face with space during special events at Kennedy Space Center. Visitors can watch rockets blast off, meet astronauts and celebrate holidays in space, just to name a few. Make space in your travels for unique and inspiring experiences during your Florida vacation.

Upcoming Rocket Launches

Find out about upcoming rocket launch viewing opportunities from the visitor complex.

To learn more about launch viewing locations and other relevant information, click below.

See A Launch

Featured Launches

NET SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 | NASA's SpaceX Crew-9

Sep 26, 2024 02:05 PM Space Launch Complex 40 • Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Crew-9 is the ninth crew rotation mission of SpaceX’s human space transportation system with astronauts to the space station through NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

See Details

NET October 10, 2024 | SpaceX Falcon Heavy Europa Clipper

Oct 10, 2024 12:31 PM Launch Complex 39A • Kennedy Space Center

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch the Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's icy moon for NASA.

See Details

NET SPRING 2025 | Blue Origin New Glenn ESCAPADE

Space Launch Complex 36 • Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

NASA and Blue Origin are preparing for the agency’s ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission which will study the solar wind’s interaction with the magnetosphere on Mars.

See Details

Featured Events

See what's happening at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Full Events Calendar

Featured Events

Meet Astronaut Ken Cameron

Sep 15, 2024 - Sep 19, 2024 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

There are many ways to meet astronaut Ken Cameron. Explore all the opportunities and plan your visit!

See Details

Meet Astronaut Guy Gardner

Sep 20, 2024 - Sep 23, 2024 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Meet astronaut Guy Gardner during Astronaut Encounter, Chat With An Astronaut and a few autograph opportunities. Bring your camera and your questions!

See Details