What makes it special
See the past, present, and future of space exploration together
Kennedy Space Center is not a themed attraction—it is an active spaceport where historic and ongoing missions are launched, placing visitors at the heart of real space exploration.
Get closer to space than almost anywhere else on Earth
This is one of the few places in the world where you can stand next to flown spacecraft and massive launch vehicles, making the scale and reality of space travel tangible.
Must see highlights
Space Shuttle Atlantis®
Displayed as if in orbit, Atlantis® allows visitors to view the shuttle up close and understand how it operated, from heat-shield tiles to payload bay design.
Apollo/Saturn V Center
Reached by bus tour, this facility houses a full-scale Saturn V rocket, giving visitors a true sense of the size and power behind the Moon missions.
Bus tour of NASA facilities
The guided bus tour provides rare access to launch pads, the Vehicle Assembly Building, and restricted areas that reveal how missions are prepared and supported today.
Did you know
Where moon missions began
Kennedy Space Center is the launch site of the Apollo missions that sent humans to the Moon, making it one of the most historically significant locations in space exploration.
Still an active launch site
Unlike many historic attractions, Kennedy Space Center continues to support active NASA and commercial launches today.
