Upcoming Events at Kennedy Space Center

Launches & Events

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View Rocket Launches & Be Inspired

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: August 3, 2021 1:20 PM ET | ULA Atlas V Boeing CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (UNCREWED)

Aug 03, 2021 01:20 PM Cape Canaveral Space Force Station SLC-41

As part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, United Launch Alliance will launch the Boeing Starliner spacecraft aboard an Atlas V rocket in an uncrewed test flight. This launch is Boeing's next step toward sending humans to the International Space Station.

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6 Key Elements of Artemis Scavenger Hunt

Jul 19, 2021 - Aug 08, 2021 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Explore the visitor complex with a complementary Artemis Mission Manual. Collect stickers and earn a Mission Complete reward after learning about NASA's Artemis.

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Presentation in Journey to Mars: Explorer

Hear from the Experts: Matt Wittal

Jul 27, 2021 01:00 PM Journey To Mars

Learn about "From Apollo to Artemis – Designing Missions for Sustainable Space Exploration" during this virtual chat presentation by Matt Wittal of Kennedy Space Center.

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Next Giant Leap Block Party

Jul 30, 2021 - Aug 01, 2021 from 12 - 4 PM Daily NASA Central

The Artemis: Next Giant Leap celebration continues with a DJ-hosted block party!

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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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RETURN TO THE MOON

Go behind NASA’s gates to the Apollo/Saturn V Center again. Learn more about how you can add this one-of-a-kind attraction to your day with the new transportation reservation process which has been developed with your health and safety in mind.

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