Upcoming Events at Kennedy Space Center

Launches & Events

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View Rocket Launches & Meet Astronauts

Come face-to-face with space during special events at Kennedy Space Center. Visitors can watch rockets blast off, meet astronauts and celebrate holidays in space, just to name a few. Make space in your travels for unique and inspiring experiences during your Florida vacation.

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Events Calendar

See what's happening at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

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Rocket Launches

Find out about upcoming rocket launch viewing opportunities for Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

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Featured Events

Boeing CST-100 Starliner in space conceptual art

Rocket Launch: March 29, 2021 TBA | ULA Atlas V Boeing CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (UNCREWED)

Mar 29, 2021 Cape Canaveral Air Force Station SLC-41

United Launch Alliance will send the Boeing Starliner spacecraft aboard an Atlas V rocket in an uncrewed test flight. This launch is the next step for Boeing before they can launch humans from the Space Coast of Florida.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 GPS III-2 launching from Launch Pad 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Rocket Launch: January 23, 2021 9:40 AM ET | SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-1

Jan 23, 2021 09:40 AM Cape Canaveral Air Force Station LC-40

Witness liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 as it launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for the Transporter-1 mission.

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NASA’s Day of Remembrance

Jan 28, 2021 Space Mirror Memorial

Honor those who those who lost their lives in the pursuit of exploration and discovery during NASA’s Day of Remembrance.

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Astronaut Training Experience

Feb 13, 2021 09:30 AM Astronaut Training Experience® Center - Exploring with Lockheed Martin

Immerse you and your crew into the world of space exploration with hands-on training and simulation technology in the Astronaut Training Experience® (ATX) program.

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Planet Play - NOW OPEN

Planet Play, a new, fully-immersive multiple-story play experience is designed to educate the next generation, ages 2 – 10, about space exploration. Planet Play is an indoor interactive area where children play on the planets with one-of-a-kind digital and physical activities. Parents can enjoy a coffee and wine bar in a comfortable lounge while watching their tiny explorers learn about space.

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GUIDED TOUR

Looking to enhance your experience? Add a space expert led walking tour to your day for $20. Explore through Heroes & Legends, Space Shuttle Atlantis, Astronaut Training Experience^® and more. This tour includes a souvenir and is available on select days. Book your tour today.

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Children interacting with touch panels in the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit.

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