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Experience an unforgettable space adventure at the Kennedy Space Center. With your ticket, spend one or two days exploring real spacecraft, engaging in astronaut activities, and learning about groundbreaking missions.
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Celebrate with the Holidays in Space show, where “Starflake” takes to the sky in an all-new drone show set to an original symphonic score, with hundreds of drones lighting up the night as she journeys from Earth to orbit and beyond.
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Walk in the footsteps of astronauts at the Heroes & Legends and Race to the Moon zones, stand beneath the massive Saturn V rocket, explore the Space Shuttle Atlantis, and even touch genuine moon fragments.
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Hop aboard the KSC bus to view the immense Vehicle Assembly Building, and spend time exploring over 60 interactive exhibits and attractions, with hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity in young explorers.
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Upgrade to include the Chat With an Astronaut experience or the Explore Tour, which provides guided access to restricted areas like launch pads and assembly facilities. You also have the option to upgrade to a 2-day admission or add the Kennedy Under the Stars experience.
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Kennedy Space Center General Admission
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1 or 2-day entry to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Kennedy Space Center shuttle bus tour
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The Deep Space Launch Complex featuring Spaceport KSC
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Access to The Gantry at LC-39
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Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Shuttle Launch Experience
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Apollo/Saturn V Center
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Heroes and Legends featuring the US Astronaut Hall of Fame
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Rocket Garden guided tours
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Astronaut encounter
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Planet Play
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Journey To Mars
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Space films inside IMAX theater
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Character appearances
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Holidays in Space show
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KSC Explore Tour (as per option selected)
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Tour beyond the KSC Visitor Complex
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Space expert guide
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View America’s famous multi-user spacecraft launch pads
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Once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities
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View of spaceflight icons (Vehicle Assembly Building and NASA Press Site)
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Chat With an Astronaut experience (as per option selected)
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Kennedy Under the Stars, after-hours event (as per option selected)
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- Astronaut Training Experience
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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A gateway to space history and innovation; see iconic spacecraft up close and feel the thrill of human exploration unfold before your eyes.
Getting started
Enter through the main visitor complex entrance. Have your ticket ready for scanning and keep a valid photo ID handy. Security screening includes a bag check and metal detectors.
What to expect
Space Shuttle Atlantis
Home to the legendary Atlantis orbiter, famous for completing over 4,800 Earth orbits.
Features
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IMAX 3D experience: A moon-walking cinematic journey that simulates gravity-defying exploration.
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Atlantis Exhibit: See the shuttle up close and learn about its missions.
The Gantry at LC-39
The newest attraction showcasing innovation with stunning 360° views.
Features
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Rocket test simulator: Get a feel of a launch with a thrilling simulation.
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Earth Information Center: Learn how NASA protects Earth through space technology.
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Hands-on exhibits: Interactive experiences on rocket engineering and sustainability.
Legacy of Space Exploration
Discover historic missions and engineering marvels across the complex.
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Apollo/Saturn V Center: Stand beneath the tallest, heaviest, and most powerful rocket ever built.
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Rocket Garden: Walk among real rockets that shaped space travel.
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Moon rock display: Touch a real lunar fragment, a rare space souvenir.
Upgrade to a 2-day admission pass or opt for the Explore Tour upgrade, which includes a guided bus tour to the Vehicle Assembly Building and SpaceX launch pads.
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What to bring
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Visitors may bring backpacks and soft-sided coolers into the visitor complex.
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Food and beverages packed in small, soft-sided coolers are permitted.
What's not allowed
- Glass bottles or containers are not permitted.
Accessibility
- Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, restrooms, restaurants, retail shops.
Additional information
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The newest attraction at Kennedy Space Center, the Gantry at LC-39, is now open for access with your general admission tickets.
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The last bus tour runs at 2:30pm.
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The ticket cannot be used on BLACKOUT Dates for Kennedy Space Center, such as Delta Heavy Rocket Launches.
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The Holidays in Space show takes place nightly at 6:50pm from December 21-30 (excluding Christmas Day) at the Rocket Garden.
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Note: The Educator Study Pass offers K-12 teachers throughout the USA, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands complimentary access to the visitor complex. To receive the pass, active teachers are required to bring one of the following items to Will Call, located at the entrance of the visitor complex.
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An active teaching certificate from the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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A badge with a photo that shows the title Teacher or Educator for K-12.
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A letter on school letterhead, dated and signed by the principal, listing the name(s) of the teachers and stating that they are educators at the school.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Ticket redemption point
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You can redeem the tickets directly at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
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Address: Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953, United States
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