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Holidays in Space 2025

Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition

  • Per Person$65
    (Ages All)
Join us on Friday, December 19 or Saturday, December 20 for a festive, after-hours experience at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Enjoy live entertainment, a holiday dance party, festive décor, and a brand-new holiday drone show that lights up the night sky.
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Many of the visitor complex’s top attractions will remain open late, so you will have extra time to explore.

Open Attractions:

Holidays in Space Premium Drone Show Viewing

  • Per Person$55
December 26 - 30, 2025

Don't miss your chance to see the all-new Holidays in Space drone show from a unique vantage point on the rooftop of Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex®.

10% savings for Annual Passholders
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Important Information:

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM at Space Bowl Bistro. Please check in no later than 6:40 PM nightly inside Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex

 

10% savings for Annual Passholders

Looking at the crawler entrance to the parking plaza from Space Commerce Parkway.

VIP Preferred Parking

  • Per Vehicle$30
Parking Made Easy

Skip the line to park at the main entrance with VIP Preferred Parking. With a limited number of spots, arriving and leaving is now easier than ever.

Available for select dates in December 2025.
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Couple eating at The Orbit Cafe

Holiday Dining Package

  • In addition to admission$39.99
Not available to be purchased on-site.

Make planning your day a little easier with the Holiday Dining Package!
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Important Information:

  • This dining package is available for visits within these dates:
    • December 15 – 19, 2025
    • December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026
  • Packages must be purchased in advance of your visit. Purchase your packages no later than the day before your visit by 7:00 PM ET.
  • Present your Holiday Dining Package ticket and pick up your tabbed wristband inside the Astronaut Training Experience® lobby, located next to the Milky Way ice cream shop.
  • Below are what each tab on your wristband can be used for:
    • Tab #1 – Meal (Orbit Cafe or Moon Rock Cafe)
    • Tab #2 & #3 – Snacks or Space Dots (at either IMAX Snax or Orbit Cafe)

Launch Viewing Opportunities

The Gantry at LC-39 Launch Transportation Ticket

  • Transportation Only$99
See a rocket launch at the newly renovated Gantry at LC-39 with a Launch Transportation Ticket. Enjoy outdoor seating, expert commentary, and an exciting view of the launch from just a few miles away. Please be familiar with the scrub policy.
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Launch date, time, and viewing opportunities are subject to change. Launches can be affected by technical and mechanical issues as well as range operations and weather, either in advance or at the last minute. Follow us on X for up-to-date information on launches. The Launch Transportation Ticket (LTT) provides transportation to premium launch viewing sites at the Gantry at LC-39 and Banana Creek Launch Viewing Area. This ticket will be scanned or collected when boarding the bus to the launch viewing site.

 

The launch transportation ticket is mission-specific, not date/time specific. Launch Transportation Tickets are non-transferable to another mission.

Admission Tickets

NASA sculpture

1-Day Admission

  • Adult$77
    (Ages 12+)
  • Child$67
    (Ages 3-11)
Arrive early and spend a full day exploring the exhibits and attractions included with admission!
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Included with Admission:

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC®
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, including the Apollo/Saturn V Center
  • Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
  • Astronaut Encounter
  • Planet Play®
  • Rocket Garden guided tours
  • Journey To Mars
  • Space films inside IMAX® theater
  • Character appearances
  • Other scheduled presentations and films and simulators

Not Included with Admission:

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with admission.

  • Chat with an Astronaut
  • Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
  • Astronaut Training Experience®
  • Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages

Purchasing Information:

A 1-Day Admission Ticket is valid ONLY for the day selected during the ticket purchase process. This ticket does not include parking.

Gateway sign on the building at the Kennedy Space Center

2-Day Admission

  • Adult$91
    (Ages 12+)
  • Child$81
    (Ages 3-11)
Experience everything at the visitor complex and return for a second time within 6 months.
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Included with Admission:

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC®
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, including the Apollo/Saturn V Center
  • Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
  • Astronaut Encounter
  • Planet Play®
  • Rocket Garden guided tours
  • Journey To Mars
  • Space films inside IMAX® theater
  • Character appearances
  • Other scheduled presentations and films and simulators

Not Included with Admission:

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with admission.

  • Chat with an Astronaut
  • Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
  • Astronaut Training Experience®
  • Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages

Purchasing Information:

A 2-Day Admission Ticket is valid beginning on the day selected during the ticket purchase process. Both admissions must be used within 6 months of that selected date. This ticket does not include parking.

Heroes and Legends memorial at the Kennedy Space Center

Military 1-Day Admission

  • Adult$72
    (Ages 12+)
  • Child$62
    (Ages 3-11)
U.S. military receives a discount on adult and child admission.

VERIFY WITH ID.ME OR PRESENT VALID PROOF OF SERVICE AT WILL CALL.
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Members of the U.S. Military (active, retired, and veterans) receive $5 off adult and child one-day or two-day admission tickets.

There are three ways to receive the discount: on-site at the ticket kiosks, on-site at Will Call, and online.

KennedySpaceCenter.com*

Tickets may be purchased online after ID.me verification. You will be directed to log in or create an account with ID.me during the purchasing process. Once verified, you may purchase your discounted ticket(s).

 

On-Site (Ticket Kiosks)*

At the kiosks, you will be given a barcode to scan with your mobile device which will take you to ID.me for login and verification. Follow on-screen prompts. Once verified, you may purchase your discounted ticket(s). This option for purchase will be coming soon.

 

On-Site (Will Call)

If you do not have an ID.me account, you may bring your proof of service (such as DD-214, Choose VA card, retiree ID, driver’s license with the Veterans designation, or active duty military ID) to the Will Call agents upon arrival. They will verify your service and apply the discount.

 

The discount can be applied to up to 6 guests per transaction.

*Please note that it is highly recommended you have an ID.me account before purchasing. ID.me may not verify your credentials immediately if this is the first time documentation is submitted.

Grandfather showing Granddaughter the Mercury Mission Control display at Kennedy Space Center

Military 2-Day Admission

  • Adult$86
    (Ages 12+)
  • Child$76
    (Ages 3-11)
U.S. military receives a higher discount on a 2-day adult and child admission.

VERIFY WITH ID.ME OR PRESENT VALID PROOF OF SERVICE AT WILL CALL.
Buy Admission

Members of the U.S. Military (active, retired, and veterans) receive $5 off adult and child one-day or two-day admission tickets.

There are three ways to receive the discount: on-site at the ticket kiosks, on-site at Will Call, and online.

KennedySpaceCenter.com*

Tickets may be purchased online after ID.me verification. You will be directed to log in or create an account with ID.me during the purchasing process. Once verified, you may purchase your discounted ticket(s).

 

On-Site (Ticket Kiosks)*

At the kiosks, you will be given a barcode to scan with your mobile device which will take you to ID.me for login and verification. Follow on-screen prompts. Once verified, you may purchase your discounted ticket(s). This option for purchase will be coming soon.

 

On-Site (Will Call)

If you do not have an ID.me account, you may bring your proof of service (such as DD-214, Choose VA card, retiree ID, driver’s license with the Veterans designation, or active duty military ID) to the Will Call agents upon arrival. They will verify your service and apply the discount.

 

The discount can be applied to up to 6 guests per transaction.

*Please note that it is highly recommended you have an ID.me account before purchasing. ID.me may not verify your credentials immediately if this is the first time documentation is submitted.

Husband and wife posing with an astronaut in front of the NASA fixture

Senior 1-Day Admission

  • Senior$72
    (Ages 55+)
Save on 1-day admission to the visitor complex.

** Must be purchased at the visitor complex. **

Included with Admission:

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC®
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, including the Apollo/Saturn V Center
  • Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
  • Astronaut Encounter
  • Planet Play®
  • Rocket Garden guided tours
  • Journey To Mars
  • Space films inside IMAX® theater
  • Character appearances
  • Other scheduled presentations and films and simulators

Not Included with Admission:

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with admission.

  • Chat with an Astronaut
  • Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
  • Astronaut Training Experience®
  • Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages

Purchasing Information:

A 1-Day Admission Ticket is valid ONLY for the day selected during the ticket purchase process. This ticket does not include parking.

 

Space shuttle on display at the Kennedy Space Center

Senior 2-Day Admission

  • Senior$86
    (Ages 55+)
Experience even more savings on 2-day admission to the visitor complex.

** Must be purchased at the visitor complex. **

Included with Admission:

  • Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® featuring Spaceport KSC®
  • Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
  • Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, including the Apollo/Saturn V Center
  • Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
  • Astronaut Encounter
  • Planet Play®
  • Rocket Garden guided tours
  • Journey To Mars
  • Space films inside IMAX® theater
  • Character appearances
  • Other scheduled presentations and films and simulators

Not Included with Admission:

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with admission.

  • Chat with an Astronaut
  • Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
  • Astronaut Training Experience®
  • Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages

Purchasing Information:

A 2-Day Admission Ticket is valid beginning on the day selected during the ticket purchase process. Both admissions must be used within 6 months of that selected date. This ticket does not include parking.

 

Packages

Fly with an astronaut logo

Fly With An Astronaut

  • Adult$206
    (Ages 12+)
  • Child$181
    (Ages 3-11)
Explore behind the gates of Kennedy Space Center as part of a small group with a veteran NASA astronaut guide.
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Fly With An Astronaut includes a one-day admission ticket in the pricing. There is no need to purchase a separate admission ticket.

  • Annual passholders receive a discount on Fly With An Astronaut. Passholder tickets are only available by calling 855.456.6597.
  • The tour is scheduled from 9:15 AM to approximately 2:15 PM.
  • Space is limited to 43 participants
  • Due to its length, this tour may not be suitable for young children. Minors must be accompanied by a participating, paying adult over the age of 18.

Learn more about what is included in the Fly With An Astronaut experience here, and check out the Events Calendar for upcoming dates.

KSC Elite VIP Tour

  • $175
    (Ages All)
Experience all the visitor complex has to offer with a knowledgeable space expert as your guide. Explore our attractions and go behind the gates for an exclusive, up-close look at the past, present, and future of America’s premier spaceport.
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Annual Passes

Atlantis space shuttle on display inside of the Kennedy Space Center

Atlantis Annual Pass

  • Adult$149
    (Ages 12+)
  • Child$120
    (Ages 3-11)
Enjoy a year of unlimited admission, free parking, discounts on food and retail, and more!
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Atlantis Annual Pass Perks

Included with the Atlantis Annual Pass:

  • Unlimited admission for one year*
  • 10% off admission for up to six guests per visit
  • Lanyard to match the pass level
  • Monthly Newsletter plus rocket launch and event alerts (when providing an email address**)
  • Free parking each visit ($15 value per visit)
  • 10% off retail and food and beverage purchases
  • 10% off Astronaut Training Experience® and Camp Kennedy Space Center®
  • Exclusive access to special passholder events

* Annual passes are not valid for separately priced tickets such as special launch viewing and events.

** Passholder must check the box to sign up for exclusive emails during the purchasing process.

Annual passholders receive a 10% discount on many separately priced activities when admission is included. Terms and conditions are subject to change.

Purchase Information:

The emailed tickets received online allow for the first entry to the visitor complex. You may print your Atlantis Annual Pass or display it on your mobile device. Upon arrival to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, go directly to the turnstiles at the main entrance. Scan the barcode on one ticket at the turnstile and once verified, you will be admitted. Visit Guest Services to exchange each ticket for an annual pass. Your photo will be taken at the time the annual pass is issued.

Not Included with an Annual Pass:

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with admission.

  • Chat with an Astronaut
  • Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
  • Astronaut Training Experience®
  • Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages
Family posing with an astronaut in front of the NASA fixture

Cosmic Club Family Annual Pass

  • Family Pass$432.10
Explore year-round with the whole family. Perks include unlimited entry for two adults and up to four accompanying children.
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Cosmic Club Family Annual Pass Perks

With a Cosmic Club Family Annual Pass, your entire family will enjoy:

  • Admission for one year*
  • Two adult annual passes, which will also permit entry for four children ages 3-11 per visit
  • Save $50 on select birthday party packages in Planet Play
  • Free parking each visit ($15 value per visit)
  • 10% off daily admission for up to 6 additional guests per visit
  • 10% off most retail and food, and beverage purchases
  • 10% off Camp Kennedy Space Center and Virtual Camp Kennedy Space Center
  • Up to six Collectable Souvenir Cups with $0.99 refills
  • Front-of-the-line access for Planet Play
  • Exclusive access to special passholder events
  • Monthly Newsletter plus rocket launch and event alerts (when providing an email address**)

* Annual passes are not valid for separately priced tickets such as special launch viewing and events.

** Passholder must check the box to sign up for exclusive emails during the purchasing process.

Annual passholders receive a 10% discount on many separately priced activities when admission is included. Terms and conditions are subject to change.

Purchase Information:

When purchasing the Cosmic Club Family Pass, you will be asked to provide the names of the two adults associated with the family pass. Each adult will have their own annual pass card, redeemed on site during their first visit.

The emailed tickets received online allow for the first entry to the visitor complex. You may print your Cosmic Club Family Annual Pass or display it on your mobile device.  Upon arrival at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, go directly to the turnstiles at the main entrance. Scan the barcode on one ticket at the turnstile, and once verified, you will be admitted. Each ticket is valid for one entry only.

Visit Guest Services to exchange each ticket for an annual pass. Guest Services is located inside the turnstiles and to the right.  Each named passholder must redeem this ticket on site within 30 days of the purchase date. Your photo will be taken at the time the annual pass is issued. The family annual pass begins as soon as one passholder redeems this ticket at the visitor complex.

Annual passes are not valid for separately priced tickets such as special launch viewing and events. Annual passholders receive a 10% discount on many separately priced activities when admission is included. Terms and conditions are subject to change.

For more information, call 1.855.433.4210.

 

Not Included with an Annual Pass:

The following experiences are add-on enhancements and are not included with admission.

  • Chat with an Astronaut
  • Special Interest Tours (extended bus tours)
  • Astronaut Training Experience®
  • Astronaut Training Experience Training Stages

Add-On Enhancements

Couple taking a selfie in front of the NASA building

KSC Explore Tour

  • Adult$25
    (Ages 12+)
  • Child$19
    (Ages 3-11)
With a space expert as your guide, tour America’s multi-user spaceport and make stops along the way for iconic photographic views.
Reserve Tour

Go beyond the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, included with admission, with this Explore Tour, stopping to capture photo opportunities and view icons of NASA spaceflight operations. Tour availability and routes may be altered at any time with or without any notice due to operational requirements. Safety protocols require an alternate tour bus route during days leading up to a launch from Launch Complex 39A.

Please note that this tour sells out fast. We recommend you purchase your tour in advance of your visit. 

Learn more about the KSC Explore Tour here.

 

Astronaut talking to a group of visitors during Chat With An Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center

Chat With An Astronaut

  • Adult$50
    (Ages 12+)
  • Child$35
    (Ages 3-11)
Sit down in a casual, small-group setting, enjoy a sampling of food and beverages and ask a NASA astronaut your most pressing questions.
SAVE YOUR SEAT

Enjoy a sampling of food and beverages while having a group conversation about what it is really like to live and work in space. This experience leaves plenty of time for an engaging question-and-answer session with someone who has lived and worked off Earth.

 

Inclusions:

  • A continental breakfast in the morning, or a chef’s choice of culinary samplings in the afternoon
  • 1 alcoholic drink per adult ticket (more available for purchase)
  • A commemorative gift and lithograph (signed portrait) of the astronaut

Due to the small setting of this experience, Chat With An Astronaut is not available to groups. A maximum of 6 tickets can be purchased per transaction.

 

Learn more about Chat With An Astronaut here, and see who the Astronaut of the Day is on our Events Calendar ahead of your visit.

Family After Hours Adventure

  • Adult$109
    (Ages 18+)
  • Child$109
    (Ages 7-14)
Perfect for small youth groups and families with kids ages 7-14, this exclusive after-hours experience allows you to explore immersive exhibits and complete an engineering challenge while you have the visitor complex to yourselves!
Explore After Hours
COMPLETE TICKET DETAILS:

Tuition Includes:

  • Six (6) hour program guided by our Education team
  • Pizza dinner and an evening snack
  • An additional one-day admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex that is valid for use within six (6) days of the program date
  • 10% discount at The Space Shop on the day of your return visit with the Family After Hours Adventure ticket.

Reservation Information:

  • The program begins at 4:00 PM and runs until about 10:00 PM
  • Youths must be ages 7-14. Due to the program’s curriculum, we reserve the right to deny program participation to any youth not in the age range.
  • Those wishing to book this program must have at least 1 adult and 1 child in the party. The visitor complex requires 1 participating adult for every 3 children.
  • Due to safety protocols, arrivals after 5:00 PM cannot be permitted to the program, and once the program has started, all participants must remain with the group.
  • Due to the nature of the program, all participants must be able to read and speak English fluently.
  • If the minimum number of total participants is not met, the visitor complex reserves the right to cancel a Family After Hours Adventure date.

Astronaut Training Experience® Center

Astronaut Training Experience Plus Limited Admission

  • $217
Get the full Astronaut Training Experience program, plus included admission to explore the visitor complex for the rest of your day.

Admission to the visitor complex is included with this purchase for the date of your ATX program.
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Astronaut Training Experience PLUS (ATX+)

This premium ticket package combines the full, immersive 4-5 hour Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) with same-day admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

First, you’ll become a member of the next generation of space explorers. You and your team will train for a mission to Mars, practicing docking skills, navigating challenging terrain, and experiencing the sensation of a spacewalk in a microgravity environment using exciting, immersive simulation technology. Upon completion of your training, your ticket grants you full access to explore all exhibits and attractions at the main visitor complex for the remainder of the day.

Student wearing VR glasses

Astronaut Training Experience

  • $175
Nowhere else on Earth can you train to go to Mars and experience astronaut training. Through exciting and immersive simulation technology, prepare for the next mission to Mars.
Start Your Mission

Additional Information:

  • The Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) does not include admission to the visitor complex, but daily admission is not required to participate. Add admission to visit on your second day and have the complete Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex experience!
  • ATX is a 5-hour program, with start times varying by season. Check the “Start Your Mission” button to see upcoming public dates.
  • ATX is suitable for ages 10 and older. Trainees ages 10 – 17 will require a paying, participating adult.
  • The program is presented in English both verbally and in text, so English fluency is required.
  • Group Reservations: Trainee groups larger than 10 must reserve their spot by calling 1.855.433.4210 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. If you do not see a public date that fits your schedule, inquire about a private experience for your group.
  • Full payment is due at the time of booking.

For complete Health and Safety Information, including wheelchair accessibility and height/weight requirements, please visit the Astronaut Training Experience program page. 

Students observing plants growing indoors in a lab

Mars Base 1

  • $150
Travel to Mars to live and work for the day, solving authentic science and engineering challenges. Rookie Astronauts manage the Base Operations Center on Mars and adapt to the challenges of living on Mars.
Start Your Mission

Additional Information:

  • Mars Base 1 does not include admission to the visitor complex, but daily admission is not required to participate. Add admission to visit on your second day and have the complete Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex experience!
  • Mars Base 1 begins at 9:30 am and is an all-day program (about 5-7 hours).
  • Mars Base 1 is suitable for ages 10 and older. Trainees ages 10 – 17 will require a paying, participating adult.
  • The program is presented in English both verbally and in text, so English fluency is required.
  • Group Reservations: Trainee groups larger than 10 must reserve their spot by calling 1.855.433.4210 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. If you do not see a public date that fits your schedule, inquire about a private experience for your group.

Learn more about Mars Base 1.

 

 

Student operating a computer

Land and Drive on Mars Training Stage

  • $30
Navigate the Martian surface! This full-motion simulator will place you in the Commander or Pilot seats where you hone your skills and drive over the rough Martian terrain.
Begin Training

All ATX Training Stages are perfect for guests looking to kick off their space exploration training during their visit without doing the full Astronaut Training Experience program.

Please note: ATX Training Stages are not offered year-round. Due to limited capacities, availability is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. We highly recommend you pre-book your training stage before you arrive. Click the “Begin Training” button to see availability. To learn more about all ATX Training Stages, click here. 

 

Requirements for all ATX Training Stages:

  • ATX Training Stages must be purchased in addition to admission.
  • All ATX Training Stages are for individuals and groups ages 10 and older. Trainees that are aged 10 – 17 will require a paying, participating adult.
  • Allow 30 minutes in your day for your ATX Training Stage.
  • The program is presented in English both verbally and in text, so English fluency is required.
  • The minimum height for this simulator is 51 inches/1.3 meters tall.

 

Health and Safety Restrictions for ATX Training Stages:

  • Wheelchair Accessibility –
    • Astronaut Training Experience (ATX): Guests must be able to transfer on their own into the simulators.
    • Lander/Rover Simulator: Guests must be able to walk upstairs or a ramp to the experience, step down/up into the Rover.
    • Microgravity Simulator: Guests must be able to step over a raised safety feature surrounding the simulator.
  • All Astronaut Training Experience Center simulators –
    • For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this experience.
    • Maximum weight for all simulators is 275 pounds/127 kilograms.
    • Expectant mothers should not participate. Guests must wear closed-toed shoes to participate.
    • Due to the nature of the simulators, guests should be cautious when wearing dresses/skirts in the program.
    • Guests of a certain body type may not be able to ride.
    • Closed-toe shoes are required.
  • Lander/Rover Simulator –
    • Those who have had recent surgery or injury should not ride. Guests must be able to safely fit in the seat and restraint system.
Girl wearing VR glasses at the Walk On Mars attraction

Walk on Mars Training Stage

  • $30
Time to step onto the Red Planet. Walk on Mars through immersive virtual reality with the help of your crew. Nowhere else on Earth can you explore Mars quite like this.
Begin Training

All ATX Training Stages are perfect for guests looking to kick off their space exploration training during their visit without doing the full Astronaut Training Experience program.

Please note: ATX Training Stages are not offered year-round. Due to limited capacities, availability is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. We highly recommend you pre-book your training stage before you arrive. Click the “Begin Training” button to see availability. To learn more about all ATX Training Stages, click here. 

 

Requirements for all ATX Training Stages:

  • ATX Training Stages must be purchased in addition to admission.
  • All ATX Training Stages are for individuals and groups ages 10 and older. Trainees that are aged 10 – 17 will require a paying, participating adult.
  • Allow 30 minutes in your day for your ATX Training Stage.
  • The program is presented in English both verbally and in text, so English fluency is required.

 

Health and Safety Restrictions for ATX Training Stages:

  • Wheelchair Accessibility –
    • Astronaut Training Experience (ATX): Guests must be able to transfer on their own into the simulators.
    • Lander/Rover Simulator: Guests must be able to walk upstairs or a ramp to the experience, step down/up into the Rover.
    • Microgravity Simulator: Guests must be able to step over a raised safety feature surrounding the simulator.
  • All Astronaut Training Experience Center simulators –
    • For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this experience.
    • Maximum weight for all simulators is 275 pounds/127 kilograms.
    • Expectant mothers should not participate. Guests must wear closed-toed shoes to participate.
    • Due to the nature of the simulators, guests should be cautious when wearing dresses/skirts in the program.
    • Guests of a certain body type may not be able to ride.
    • Closed-toe shoes are required.
  • Walk on Mars Virtual Reality
    • If you experience seizures, loss of awareness, eye strain, altered vision or other visual abnormalities, dizziness, disorientation, or any symptom related to motion sickness, you should not participate. Guests who have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities should not participate.
Boy inside of the Microgravity Simulator

Microgravity Training Stage

  • $30
Train for weightlessness and conduct your own spacewalk in the Microgravity Simulator. You and your crew will work together to successfully complete a series of training challenges in a frictionless environment.
Begin Training

All ATX Training Stages are perfect for guests looking to kick off their space exploration training during their visit without doing the full Astronaut Training Experience program.

Please note: ATX Training Stages are not offered year-round. Due to limited capacities, availability is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. We highly recommend you pre-book your training stage before you arrive. Click the “Begin Training” button to see availability. To learn more about all ATX Training Stages, click here. 

 

Requirements for all ATX Training Stages:

  • ATX Training Stages must be purchased in addition to admission.
  • All ATX Training Stages are for individuals and groups ages 10 and older. Trainees that are aged 10 – 17 will require a paying, participating adult.
  • Allow 30 minutes in your day for your ATX Training Stage.
  • The program is presented in English both verbally and in text, so English fluency is required.

 

Health and Safety Restrictions for ATX Training Stages:

  • Wheelchair Accessibility –
    • Astronaut Training Experience (ATX): Guests must be able to transfer on their own into the simulators.
    • Lander/Rover Simulator: Guests must be able to walk upstairs or a ramp to the experience, step down/up into the Rover.
    • Microgravity Simulator: Guests must be able to step over a raised safety feature surrounding the simulator.
  • All Astronaut Training Experience Center simulators –
    • For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this experience.
    • Maximum weight for all simulators is 275 pounds/127 kilograms.
    • Expectant mothers should not participate. Guests must wear closed-toed shoes to participate.
    • Due to the nature of the simulators, guests should be cautious when wearing dresses/skirts in the program.
    • Guests of a certain body type may not be able to ride.
    • Closed-toe shoes are required.
  • Microgravity Simulator
    • Participants must be at least 48 inches/1.22 meters tall.