MISSION:

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will launch the SES-20 and SES-21 communications satellites. SES-20 and SES-21 will provide C-band television and data services over the United States. The rocket will fly in the 531 vehicle configuration with a five-meter fairing, three solid rocket boosters, and a single engine Centaur upper stage.

Launch viewing is included with valid daily admission.

Buy  Admission

LAUNCH VIEWING: 

Hear the roar of the Atlas V rocket from one of the following locations as it takes satellites to orbit!

Banana Creek Launch Viewing Area

Located at the Apollo/Saturn V Center

• Approximately  5.4 miles/8.7 kilometers from launch pad
• Included with admission
• Accessible via the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
• Limited capacity. Available on a first come, first served basis
• Viewing area opens at 3:30 PM
• See the rocket leave the launch pad
• Bleacher seating with live launch commentary and video feed

Atlantis North  Lawn Viewing Area

To the left when approaching Space Shuttle Atlantis®

• Approximately  7.1 miles/11.4 kilometers from launch pad
• Included with admission
• Viewing area  opens  at 4:00 PM
• See the rocket once it clears the tree line
• Bleacher seating with live launch commentary and video feed