Follow in the Astronauts' Footsteps at Kennedy Space Center

Just a short drive away from Orlando lies the iconic Kennedy Space Center, which plunges visitors into the vast expanse of NASA’s interstellar expeditions.

Situated on Merritt Island along Florida's beautiful eastern coastline, approximately 55 miles away Orlando's Attractions at the Kennedy Space Center narrate each incremental progress—big and small—in mankind’s endeavors to master space travel. Since opening to visitors in 1966, this center invites guests aboard a guided bus tour that ignites excitement instantly. You'll pass by the enormous Vehicle Assembly Building, witnessing towering rockets being assembled bit-by-bit, followed by historic Launch Pad 39—the starting point for some of our most daring ventures beyond Earth. Further along, explore the Apollo/Saturn V Center, home to a stunningly long Saturn V rocket measuring about 360 feet. Surround yourself with replicas of the command module used during pivotal moments like the groundbreaking Apollo 8 mission. Stroll among early spacecrafts displayed in the Rocket Garden, representing those who first ventured skyward. For enthusiasts eager to peek ahead, visit Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex—a fascinating preview of upcoming NASA projects aimed at Mars explorations and newfangled orbitals habitats. Conclude your journey with an immersive experience via IMAX technology; feel vibrations underfoot as you watch incredible visuals depicting moon landings alongside revelations brought forth by the Hubble Telescope—all projected onto a gigantic screen designed to envelop viewers completely.

Kennedy Space Center Space Commerce Way

Merritt Island, FL 32953

+1 855 433 4210

https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com

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