As the record-breaking Artemis II mission inspires millions around the world, some of Central Florida’s little space enthusiasts are getting some well-deserved recognition too.
Spend a day with me at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Florida’s Space Coast, as I meet a former NASA astronaut and get a rare look at Artemis II on the launch pad.
Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago.
Kids ages 6 to 12 competed by designing and building original LEGO spacecraft, either ahead of time or on-site, surrounded by real rockets and spaceflight history.
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the Jim Henson Company and NASA, the Emmy Award-winning Fraggles leave their underground caves to explore the wonders of today’s NASA.
Guests are invited to celebrate with festive lights, live performances, a drone show, and space-themed activities during KSC's special after-hours event and Holidays in Space celebration.
The beloved Fraggles will follow a mysterious postcard that leads them to discover NASA’s Artemis missions and humanity’s next giant leap to the Moon.
Kennedy Space Center's star-studded culinary experience, "Taste of Space: Celebrity Chef," returns on November 15th, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station with a showcase of international cuisine. The event brings together renowned chefs and NASA astronauts for a unique fusion of culinary arts and space exploration.
A new, one-of-a-kind experience at the Kennedy Space Center allows guests to feel the rocket rumble up close as if they were on a launch pad.
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex says its "Kennedy Under the Stars" event is returning once again in August.
NASA’s annual Day of Remembrance service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Space Mirror Memorial at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to transform for an exclusive after-hours event, “Kennedy Under the Stars.”
Get exclusive after-hours access to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with this galactic party, which combines your favorite attractions with glow-in-the-dark activities, including a DJ dance party, miniature golf, and multisensory experiments.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex guests will be able to immerse themselves in rocket science and space exploration at KSC’s most well-known launch site.
The holiday festivities will soon be underway at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
The Kennedy Space Center is set to host its “Moon Fest Weekend” in celebration of the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon while also looking forward to the Artemis missions.
If you’re headed to the movies this summer, one may have you doing a double-take with some familiar scenes. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex played set to the movie, ‘Fly Me to the Moon.’ Many artifacts from Apollo missions used in the film including the Astrovan that was actually used to transport Astronauts to the launch pad in the 60s.
The pair of distinguished NASA alumni sat down with "Your Florida Daily" host Katrina Scales to talk about their hopes for American spaceflight and dreams of returning to space.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to transform for an exclusive after-hours event, “Kennedy Under the Stars.”
On Thursday NASA will remember the astronauts and astronaut candidates who died in service to U.S. space exploration.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to transform for an exclusive after-hours event, "Kennedy Under the Stars," on the evening of Feb. 2.
In an exciting initiative for Florida residents, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering complimentary admission for kids five and under throughout 2024 with the introduction of the Junior Space Explorer Pass.
In anticipation of the festive season, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is gearing up for its annual Holidays in Space celebration, presented by PEPSI®. The stellar event is scheduled to run from Friday, December 15, through Friday, December 30.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering a special ticket discount for Brevard County residents, starting next week.
It will soon be Space Shuttle Atlantis’ 10-year anniversary since its launch and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will be celebrating this milestone.
Kicking off a series of events designed to showcase and celebrate 40 years since the first American woman explored space, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host two out-of-this-world panel discussions and exclusive afternoon tea events, Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is bringing back its Christmas decor for the holidays and adding a new nighttime show that will take visitors on a journey through space.
In honor of Veterans Day, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is thanking veterans, active duty, retired, and reserve military for their service to the United States.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will soon offer Brevard County residents discounted tickets during its 2022 Salute to Brevard event.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has created a special Mercury Offer for residents of Orange, Volusia, Seminole and Osceola counties.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's Gateway: Deep Space Launch Complex attraction is like a warehouse full of current and futuristic space vehicles and technology. With interactive games and objectives to demonstrate how it all works.
If you’re visiting Kennedy Space Center starting at the end of the month, you’ll want to prepare to spend more on tickets.
Kennedy Space Center and NASA are collaborating to launch a new exhibit as part of LEGO Education’s Build to Launch: A STEAM Exploration Series.
Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, announced Dec. 2 and set to open in March 2022, will explore the present and future of collaborative cosmic travel.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is ready to rocket around the cosmos’ Christmas tree as it celebrates the 10th annual “Holidays in Space” event.
Three veteran astronauts will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Saturday morning at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
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The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering guests a couple more hours to experience its attractions and adding a live presentation to the mix.
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex now has an all-new experience for families to enjoy. AdInside the indoor area, children can take part in interactive games, map a constellation, climb a worm hole and learn about our vast solar system. Planet Play (Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex)“We are over the Moon to bring an offering to our visitors that will interest an even younger generation in space exploration and interplanetary travel,” said Therrin Protze, chief operating officer for Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Planet Play (Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex)The new experience is free with admission to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. AdThe visitor complex has a number of precautionary measures in place, including limited capacity, requiring face coverings, temperature screening for employees and guests and social distancing markers.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Kennedy Space Center is launching a virtual summer camp designed for elementary school students that will transport them into orbit without leaving home. According to a news release, the camp offers hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities and costs $65. “Virtual Camp KSC allows us to connect with the next generation of space explorers, and share our love of science, technology, engineering and math,” said Therrin Protze, chief operating officer at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. A computer with the free Zoom Client for Meetings program and internet access is required to participate in Virtual Camp KSC. To learn more about Virtual Camp KSC, click here.
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