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Get Up Close with NASA’s Artemis Program at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

May 19 2026
With so much excitement surrounding NASA’s Artemis II mission, you may be wondering how you can explore the Artemis Program at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. We have put together a list of exhibits, displays and artifacts that can help you learn more about NASA’s Moon missions and the next giant leap toward Mars. 
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NASA History

Shuttle's Final Flight: The End of an Era

On July 8, 2011, space enthusiasts flocked to Florida’s Space Coast to take in the conclusion of the shuttle program and STS-135—the final flight of space shuttle Atlantis.

July 24, 2026

This publicity photo is part of the official NASA Kennedy Space Center archive. The chronological catalog numbers prefix assigned to this photo session begins with KSC-66C, where the "66" designates the year 1966. NASA and Trans World Airlines (TWA) officially commenced these guided public tours on July 22, 1966.
Attraction Spotlights

The History of the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour

Revisit the tour’s humble beginnings and explore how it has evolved over the years, alongside America’s space program.

July 22, 2026

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex main ticket plaza throughout the mid-to-late 1990s.
Attraction Spotlights

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex History: A 21st Century Attraction

For this next blog in the series, we take a look at the rapid growth the visitor complex experienced in the 21st century.

June 22, 2026

Private Events: Lunch and Learn with an Astronaut
Astronauts

Private Events: Lunch and Learn with an Astronaut

Did you know Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers private experiences for your team, clients, or special guests? No matter who you are or what industry you are in, you and your group can have an unforgettable, private event hosted right here at America’s premier spaceport

June 16, 2026

Guests plan their tour sometime between 1965 and 1966.
Education

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex History: Humble Beginnings

In 2026, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the bus tour alongside the 250th anniversary of the United States. In honor of these milestones, we look back at where it all began and how the visitor complex has evolved over the years. This first blog in the series highlights the early days of Kennedy Space Center's visitor program.

June 12, 2026

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Mars or Bust: Addressing the Shuttle in the Room

It’s Mars or the highway for Jon. His license plate, emblazoned with “Go2Mars”, has been bolted on his truck since 1993, serving as a red planet expedition campaign on wheels. He says the best things in space haven’t happened yet—so what’s ahead?

May 28, 2026

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Exterior of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center

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View of the Earth in space from the Moon

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