Introduction
Leading the Space Race

Relive the launch of the first crewed NASA mission to orbit the Moon in 1968 aboard the massive Saturn V rocket at the Firing Room Theater. Experience the countdown for Apollo 8 facing the actual consoles used during the Apollo launches as you see and feel the powerful Saturn V Moon rocket lift off from the launch pad and blast into space.

Attraction Details
  • include with admission tag Included with admission
  • transport Only accessible via Kennedy Space Center Bus Tours
  • Hours icon Allow 20 minutes
  • transport Return shuttle buses leave Apollo/Saturn V Center every 15 minutes and travel 20 minutes to the main visitor complex
  • page detail Wheelchair Accessible
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