Launches & Events
Ignite your senses
Witnessing a live rocket launch is a jaw-dropping experience. Kennedy Space Center provides the closest public viewing of rocket launches with live commentary from space experts.
Upcoming Launches
Get tickets to see a launch.
Launch FAQ
Preparing for a launch
Preparing for a launch
- Plan to arrive early. Expect high attendance and increased traffic leading up to the visitor complex and throughout the Space Coast.
- Astronaut Encounter
- Anticipate longer lines for attractions, restaurants, tours, restrooms and shows on a launch day. Save time at the main entrance by buying your launch viewing ticket and admission online and presenting the barcode on your phone.
- Be prepared for outdoor viewing in direct sunlight and sharing the viewing areas with insects.
- Keep up to date on our website, or through Facebook and Twitter. Launch details often change. We will never publish any information that is not confirmed by NASA or the commercial space company launching the mission.
- Be familiar with our Scrub Policies for Launch Tickets or special launch viewing packages for milestone launches.
Items to bring
Items to bring
Add-on enhancements may be purchased in addition to admission. Tickets for the following add-on enhancements may be purchased at the visitor complex or online: Chat With An Astronaut, Astronaut Training Experience® (ATX) and ATX Training Stages.
Advance online purchase of add-on enhancements is recommended as they may sell out through online ticket purchases before the scheduled date.
