Kennedy Space Center Tickets in Kennedy Space Center, FL

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Overview

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is your launchpad to experiencing and exploring the NASA story. The visitor complex offers exhibits, displays, attractions and artifacts from past spaceflights, as well as information about the future of human and robotic missions. Visitors can witness a rocket launch in person, stand nose to nose with an actual space-flown spacecraft, Space Shuttle Atlantis®, meet a veteran astronaut, and watch a 3-D IMAX® space film.

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Good To Know

  • KSC bus tours are included with your admission. Grab a schedule when you walk into the park.
  • Get a chance to meet an astronaut and have your souvenir of choice autographed.
  • Experience the interactive space-flight simulators.
  • Enjoy a self-guided tour of Kennedy Space Center.
  • Make time for one of the IMAX space films.
  • Experience the Space Shuttle Atlantis on-site.
  • Guests cannot enter the Space Center on SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch dates or blackout dates. Launch dates can be rescheduled or scrubbed due to various factors. Please check the KSC schedule before your visit.

Description

Your Orlando vacation is not complete without a trip to Kennedy Space Center. Just 45 minutes from popular Orlando attractions and theme parks is NASA's launch headquarters, the only place on Earth where you can tour launch areas, meet a veteran astronaut, see giant rockets, train in spaceflight simulators, and even view a launch.

Experience more on your vacation to Orlando with a day trip to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where the sky isn't the limit: it's just the beginning.

MEET A LEGEND
After nearly 126 million miles of space travel, space shuttle Atlantis has landed at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. View every inch of this American icon as she hangs gracefully in midair. Nearby, dozens of exhibits and 60 interactive simulators immerse you in a true-to-life spaceflight experience.

TAKE HER FOR A SPIN
At Shuttle Launch Experience® you’ll strap in and experience the thrill of liftoff as you learn just what it feels like to launch into space aboard a shuttle traveling at 17,500 mph.

AND THAT’S ONLY THE BEGINNING
Make sure to watch Journey to Space 3D or Asteroid Hunters 3D at the IMAX® theatre. Meet a real veteran astronaut at Astronaut Encounter. Visit the Rocket Garden, home to actual rockets from Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo. Then visit the Apollo/Saturn V Center, where you’ll see the 363-foot-long Saturn V moon rocket, as well as fascinating artifacts from the early days of the space program. For young explorers, enjoy a play on the planets in the fully immersive, multiple-story indoor play area, Planet Play.

Parking fees vary and are not included in admission.

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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Reviews

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AGLAIA KOSTAKI
GR
2 Reviews
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"Excellent choice for a day out"
January 2020
Perfect for families
Education
Fun
Impressive
Need the whole day
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Jennifer Romano
Holiday, FL
1 Review
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"Awesome trip!"
September 2019
Using Tripster was an AMAZING experience! From start to finish it was super convenient. Kennedy Space Center is a wonderfully educational place to visit and learn of of the exciting world of space travel!
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Tip: Take lots of pics!

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KONSTANTINOS KAPSOKAVADIS
CHARLOTTE, NC
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"AMAZING EXPERIENCE"
January 2019
It's an extra ordinary experience for both kids and adults.
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Tip: You gonna need 5-6 hours to complete your visit when you buy a general admission ticket.

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Agnes Yaditza Melendez Aruz
Bayamon, PR
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"KSC Good experience!"
January 2019
Had a great time with my husband! I was impressed by the shuttles and rockets. Never imagine I was going to see a real shuttle. I was thinking there were replicas of the original ones. We liked and enjoyed the memorial of the astronauts. The only thing we do not like was that we had to wait 1 hour and a half to receive our meal at Orbit restaurant. We ordered hamburgers and was unbelievable we had to wait all that time. There were so many angry costumers.
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Shannon Harman
Mansfield, MO
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"Awesome"
December 2018
Very interesting , so much information, need more than a day to take it all in
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Natalia N.
CHICAGO, IL
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"Awesome!"
December 2018
KSC really worths a visit. The general bus tour around the Space Center takes 1 hour more or less and the guides are funny and kind. Parking is 10$ flat rate and there are a couple of restaurants where you can eat for about 15$.
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Tip: Take a look to the events calendar so you can be there during a rocket launch!

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Olesya Karnickis
Tahoe Vista, CA
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"Highlight of our trip"
November 2018
This was somewhat unplanned as we thought this was far from Orlando but we are so glad we made the stop for a day at Kennedy space center. There is much to do and see and all of exhibits (Atlantis was our favorite) are very inspiring of what humans can achieve!!!
We were also lucky to be there during rocket launch!!!
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Tip: Plan for a full day, be sure to take all that comes with regular tour

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Tanya D.
Miami, FL
2 Reviews
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"Iconic Trip"
November 2018
Visiting the Kennedy Space Center was so educational and powerful at the same time. It was a birthday present for my boyfriend who visit the Kennedy Space Center when he was 9 years old. Now that he turned 48 years old, he and I enjoyed every minute of it. So much history to explore and learn when you come in person than if you read it in a history book.
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Tip: There are long lines when you purchase a ticket so it's best to purchase the ticket in advance

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Do Kennedy Space Center tickets have an expiration date?

The single admission ticket is valid 120 days from the date of purchase.

Do I need to call in advance to make a reservation?

For the Up-Close and Space Pass ticket type, you will need to call the phone number listed on your E-ticket voucher to confirm availability and set-up a tour time.

What does the single admission ticket at Kennedy Space Center include?

Admission tickets permit one entry to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to experience the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Shuttle Launch Experience, KSC General Bus Tour, Twin IMAX Theater 3-D Films, Special Viewing of Rocket Launches and Numerous Shows and Exhibits.

What are the Up-Close Tour options?

When you purchase the Up-Close Tour or Space Pass ticket type, you can choose from 3 tour options. Note: reservations are required by calling in advance and confirming availability. Choose from: (1) KSC Up-Close Explore Tours - Visit NASA's KSC Headquarters, disembark on the NASA Causeway, stop for photo's outside the 525-foot tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and drive around Launch Pad 39B. Your tour guide will share historical facts and insights about each stop and answer questions about the space program. (2) KSC Up-Close Launch Control Center Tour - Visit the famous Launch Control Center where more than 150 Apollo and space shuttle launches were supervised. Stand in the helm of Firing Room 4, look out from the elevated "Bubble Room," snap a photo at the desk of NASA's Launch Director, drive past the former space shuttle launch pads and much more. Throughout the tour, your guide will point out historical landmarks and give real time updates on what's happening at the KSC. (3) KSC Up-Close Cape Canaveral: Then & Now Tours - (limited availability Thurs - Sun). Visit Cape Canaveral Air Force Station where all current launches take place. See Launch Pad 26, Air Force Space & Missile Museum, Launch Complex 5/6, Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, Launch Complex 14, 19 and 34 and more. Your tour guide with share information about the sites visited and answer any questions.

How long should visitors plan to stay at KSC Visitor Complex?

Kennedy Space Complex is a full-day experience, so plan on spending 6-8 hours.

Why is there a charge at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex?

The KSC Visitor Complex is not tax supported. It is self-sufficient, funded entirely through visitor revenues, and operated for NASA by Delaware North Park Services of Spaceport (DNPSS) as a commercially viable enterprise that enables the telling of the NASA story without cost to the taxpayer.

How much does parking cost?

There is a parking fee of $6.00 for motorcycles, $10 for automobiles and $15.00 for RV’s and trailers. Motorcoaches (Busses) and group transportation vans are free.

Is the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is. Many of the tour buses are also outfitted to accommodate wheelchairs. In addition, a separate van is available for people who require special assistance

Are wheelchairs and strollers available?

Guests can purchase an all day wheelchair or stroller rental: Stroller $6.00 + tax, Double Stroller $8.00 + tax, Wheelchair $10.00 + tax and Electric Scooter Rental $25 (limited). Guests can also bring their own stroller, but note that only umbrella strollers are allowed on the bus tours.

How long are the bus tours?

The Kennedy Space Center Tour is self-guided and allows guests to spend as much time as they like at the LC 39 Observation Gantry and the Apollo/Saturn V Center. The average guest plans to spend two to two-and-a-half hours for the full tour. Departure times vary with the hours of operation. Be sure to check the Daily Schedule upon arrival to the Visitor Complex for departure and ending times.

Where can we find something to eat?

Early NASA astronauts squeezed food from toothpaste-like tubes, but at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex guests will fare much better. Orbit Café, Moon Rock Cafe, Space Dots, Rocket Fuel Food Truck and Milky Way are just a few of the Visitor Complex's space-themed eateries featuring tasty dishes ranging from burgers and fries to salads. You can even have Lunch With an Astronaut. While enjoying a gourmet meal, guests will listen to a briefing from one of the few who has flown in space. Limited seating allows time for individual photos, autographs and/or the opportunity to take questions from participants.

Can I visit the Kennedy Space Center on the same day as a rocket launch?

No. Guests cannot enter the Kennedy Space Center on a launch date or black out date. That said, launch dates are often scrubbed or rescheduled due to a myriad of factors and uncertainties. It is in your best interest to double check the Kennedy Space Center schedule prior to your visit.