Upcoming Events at Kennedy Space Center

Launches & Events

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View Rocket Launches & Be Inspired

Come face-to-face with space during special events at Kennedy Space Center. Visitors can watch rockets blast off, meet astronauts and celebrate holidays in space, just to name a few. Make space in your travels for unique and inspiring experiences during your Florida vacation.

Upcoming Rocket Launches

Find out about upcoming rocket launch viewing opportunities from the visitor complex.

To learn more about launch viewing locations and other relevant information, click below.

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Featured Launches

NET Nov 17, 2024 | SpaceX Falcon 9 Optus-X

Nov 17, 2024 04:29 PM Launch Complex 39A • Kennedy Space Center

SpaceX launch the Falcon 9 rocket with the Optus-X payload to orbit.

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NET SPRING 2025 | Blue Origin New Glenn ESCAPADE

Space Launch Complex 36 • Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

NASA and Blue Origin are preparing for the agency’s ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission which will study the solar wind’s interaction with the magnetosphere on Mars.

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Featured Events

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Featured Events

Meet Astronaut Ken Cameron

Nov 15, 2024 - Nov 19, 2024 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

There are many ways to meet astronaut Ken Cameron. Explore all the opportunities and plan your visit!

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Meet Astronaut Charlie Walker

Nov 20, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Meet astronaut Charlie Walker during Astronaut Encounter, Chat With An Astronaut and a few autograph opportunities. Bring your camera and your questions!

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