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Holiday tree with Atlantis in the background

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has plenty of options for everyone on your shopping list.


Frank Borman - Apollo 8 Commander

Frank Borman, Apollo 8 commander, passed away at the age of 95. A wreath has been placed in his honor inside the rotunda of Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®.


NASA Ken Mattingly Color Portrait

Astronaut Ken Mattingly passed away on October 31, 2023, leaving his footprint on both the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs. 


Rocket Garden during the daytime

There’s so much to see and do during your first visit to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex that we’ve compiled a guide to help you plan ahead!


SpaceX Falcon Heavy lifting off from pad 39A with Psyche mission patch overlay

NASA’s Psyche blasts off on October 12, and you can experience it up close from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! Here’s what you need to know.