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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is where rockets launch and inspiration begins at Florida's gateway to space. Located one small step from Orlando, arrive early for a full-day experience at the greatest space adventure on Earth.

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Your Mission Starts Here

Our ongoing space journey can be defined by significant eras. That’s why we’ve organized Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex into Mission Zones — grouped attractions and experiences reflecting specific periods of time and achievements. Your journey awaits!

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Heroes & Legends

Tales of early space inspire us to reach to the stars and beyond. That’s what you’ll find in this Mission Zone, showcasing the birth of the U.S. Space Program. Enter the exciting new Heroes & Legends experience, which celebrates pioneers of early space who dared to defy gravity. Then, walk among giants in the extraordinary Rocket Garden.

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Behind The Gates

This active launch area has seen some of the most important events in history. Now, we grant you restricted access. Depending on the tour you choose, you can see the launch control center or working launch pads up close. You can even view the site from which we’ll depart for Mars. Bus tour is included with admission, and enhanced experiences are available.

Race To The Moon

A race to the moon between two world superpowers became an inspiring tale of perseverance, ingenuity and destiny. See the rocket that helped us win the space race — the mighty Saturn V — and feel the emotion of the Apollo era in an immersive, captivating collection of experiences. Prepare to be moved.

Shuttle: A Ship Like No Other

Thirty years of dedication brought us to new frontiers of human exploration. Stand within feet of an American icon — the space shuttle Atlantis. Then, prepare for liftoff at the Shuttle Launch Experience®. Full of interactive activities, this Mission Zone really brings NASA's Space Shuttle Program to life. This is a landmark experience, so don’t miss it.

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NASA Now + Next

Understand where we are now and preview where we’re going next. See a breathtaking 3D movie at our IMAX® Theater, then learn about our upcoming missions to the red planet at Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted. You can even view spacecraft that will launch us into the future, including NASA’s Orion, SpaceX’s Dragon and Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.

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Behind The Gates

Apollo/Saturn V Center – Saturn V Rocket with Command & Service Modules

Race To The Moon

Shuttle: A Ship Like No Other Learn More

Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted simulators

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How to Watch a Rocket Launch at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers the closest public viewing of launches from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and there is nothing quite like it on Earth!

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