Payload Blog
SpaceX CRS-16 rocket sitting on the launch pad

We know the feeling of disappointment when a rocket launch scrubs. But do you know why launches may be scrubbed or delayed?


Astronaut Jon McBride guides children through the rocket garden at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

An annual pass to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is more than just unlimited admission. Find out why you’ll enjoy coming back all year long.


A combined photo of the crew of the Apollo 12 and of Nancy Conrad, wife of the late Apollo 12 astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad.

Nancy Conrad shares stories about her late husband, Apollo 12 astronaut Pete Conrad in honor of the 50th anniversary of the encore Moon landing. Hear about the adventures of the crew of Apollo 12!


Solar panel tree by FPL in the Rocket Garden

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex works with NASA to protect and respect not only this protected land, but our entire home planet. See the ways we are working to reduce our human footprint, and how you can help!


Campers launch their "stomp" rockets.

Yes, it IS rocket science! For Global Launch Day, volunteers from Boeing visited our campers to give them an insider’s view of what it takes to be a rocket scientist.