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Astronaut Richard H. Truly, STS-2 pilot, peruses some teleprinter copy, floating partially about the middeck area of NASA’s space shuttle Columbia.

Richard H. Truly, former astronaut and NASA administrator, passed away at 86. A wreath was placed in his honor inside the rotunda of Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing®.

Categories: Astronauts, NASA History

Artemis I Orion spacecraft on translunar injection burn (illustration)

2024 will be an exciting year for Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with historic launch viewing opportunities, brand-new events, and eye-popping installations.


Frank Borman - Apollo 8 Commander

Frank Borman, Apollo 8 commander, passed away at the age of 95. A wreath has been placed in his honor inside the rotunda of Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®.


NASA Ken Mattingly Color Portrait

Astronaut Ken Mattingly passed away on October 31, 2023, leaving his footprint on both the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs. 


Rocket Garden during the daytime

There’s so much to see and do during your first visit to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex that we’ve compiled a guide to help you plan ahead!