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
The Mars 2020 rover, Perseverance, is based on the Mars Science Laboratory

Rocket Launch: July 17, 2020 9:15 AM ET | ULA Atlas V Mars 2020

Jul 17, 2020 09:15 AM Cape Canaveral Air Force Station SLC-41 See Details
Astronaut Sam Gemar

Fly With An Astronaut | Sam Gemar

Aug 14, 2020 - Aug 16, 2020 | 9:15 AM - 1:30 PM Daily Kennedy Space Center See Details
Ken Cameron

Meet Astronaut Ken Cameron

Aug 05, 2020 - Aug 10, 2020 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex See Details
Anna Fisher

Meet Astronaut Anna Fisher

Aug 14, 2020 - Aug 18, 2020 Kennedy Space Center See Details
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The historic Cape Canaveral Light on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, first built in 1848.

Cape Canaveral’s Rise to Space Tour

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Astronaut Winston Scott speaks with guests during Dine With An Astronaut.

Dine With An Astronaut

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

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