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Experience an after-hours cosmic celebration with music, glow parties, and retro Y2K fun across themed zones on August 30, 2025.
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Meet veteran astronauts Ellen Ochoa and Mike Foreman, hear their inspiring stories, and capture unforgettable moments.
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Explore the night sky through telescopes with expert guidance from Florida Tech’s Ortega Observatory.
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Enjoy cosmic glow mini golf, STEAM activities, live performers, and extended attraction access.
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Savor themed food, enjoy specialty cocktails, and browse space-inspired merchandise at the shop.
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3.5-hour after-hours visit to Kennedy Space Center
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Exclusive entry to Kennedy Under the Stars
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Glow-in-the-Dark Retro Fun at the Rocket Garden featuring early 2000s music videos
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Cosmic Glow Mini Golf
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Multisensory science experiments from the STEAM Team
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Access to special themed food and drinks
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Astronaut Meet & Greet with veteran NASA astronauts Ellen Ochoa and Mike Foreman
Access to key attractions:
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Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®
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Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex® and Spaceport KSC®
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HYPERDECK VR (with an on-site reservation
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Planet Play
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Journey To Mars
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Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Shuttle Launch Experience®
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Space Shop
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Aaron
Sep, 2025Verified booking
Visited Kennedy Space Center for the Y2K event on 30.08.25. Really enjoyed this event well planned, great atmosphere, music brought me back to the year 2000's. My son loves space shuttles & rockets and had a fab time , would recommend to others
Vicki
Sep, 2025Verified booking
Joanna
Feb, 2025Verified booking
The place is amazing, and with the night invent you have that VIP feeling, as there is no queues to great activities that museum has to offer.
Elizabeth
Feb, 2025Verified booking
We loved the DJs , and night lights. We also really enjoyed seeing the imax and zero gravity experience.James
Feb, 2025Verified booking
Overall it was great to be able to visit at night. The telescopes were a big and pleasant surprise. The crowd was small so it allowed us to more around more quickly.
Step back in time and celebrate the Y2K era at Kennedy Space Center on August 30, 2025. This exclusive after-hours event lets you relive the turn of the millennium with music, fun experiences, and live entertainment. You'll have extended access to top attractions like the Space Shuttle Atlantis® and Journey to Mars, plus the chance to meet real NASA astronauts. With fewer crowds and more time to explore, it’s a night to remember.
Y2K fun with cosmic vibes
Start your evening in the Rocket Garden, where a Video DJ spins all your favorite Y2K music videos. After getting your groove on, head over to NASA Central for a techno DJ dance party under the stars. If you’re up for some friendly competition, challenge your friends to Cosmic Glow Miniature Golf beneath the towering Saturn 1B rocket. Throughout the night, you can check out STEAM Team experiments, relax in glowing bar areas, and catch some live entertainment—all with a fun, cosmic twist.
Explore top Attractions and meet astronauts
Take advantage of extended hours at Kennedy Space Center’s main attractions with fewer crowds. Get up close to the Space Shuttle Atlantis®, or experience the Shuttle Launch Experience®, which gives you a taste of what it’s like to blast off into space. Don’t miss Heroes & Legends, featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®. And for a real treat, meet astronauts Ellen Ochoa and Mike Foreman during the Astronaut Meet & Greet, and hear their firsthand space stories. You’ll also find food and drinks available for purchase, along with the chance to shop for some cool NASA gear.
What's not allowed
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Keep in mind sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
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For security reasons, costume masks that conceal your face are prohibited, as are any props that resemble weapons.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at the turnstiles at the main entrance of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
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Address: Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953, United States.
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