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Artemis Program

Artemis is the next chapter of space exploration. These missions will return humanity to the Moon, and prepare to go beyond. Artemis will also eventually send the first woman and person of color to walk on the lunar surface. Learn more ahead of the Artemis I mission.


U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame

Veteran astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, Pamela A. Melroy and Scott Kelly, will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on November 13, 2021.


Dwarf Planet Pluto

In honor of the 90th anniversary of Pluto’s discovery, put your knowledge to the test and learn a little more about this dwarf planet.

Categories: Special Events

Astronaut Jon McBride guides children through the rocket garden at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

An annual pass to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is more than just unlimited admission. Find out why you’ll enjoy coming back all year long.


President Eisenhower and the SCORE satellite atop the Atlas rocket from which Eisenhower played his prerecorded Christmas message.

United States President Dwight Eisenhower sent well wishes to the world during the first broadcast in space 60 years ago.