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Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex®

Included with Admission
Wheelchair Accessible
Must-See Attraction
Elevator Available
Quiet Room Available
Allow 45 minutes

This bold attraction explores the future of space travel while highlighting what is happening right now in the space program. First, see the spacecraft of today and the visionary designs paving the way of human deep space travel and discover the current cutting-edge space exploration innovations from NASA and commercial partners. Then, enter the spaceport of the future, Spaceport KSC. With your commander steering the path, launch aboard one of four unique journeys through the solar system and beyond during an immersive ride.

Space port at the Kennedy Space Center

Journey to Other Worlds

Spaceport KSC®

Transport to the spaceport of the future! Choose between four different journeys that launch to unimaginable locations throughout the universe.

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Orion EFT-1 Capsule

Title	Content
Rocket	Delta IV Heavy
Flight Date	December 5, 2014
Flight Time	4 hours, 24 minutes
Orbits	2
(Fueled) Weight	20,700 lbs (9,400 kg)
Builder	Lockheed Martin
Contractor	United Launch Alliance
Launch Pad	SLC-37B

The Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) seen on display.

Cargo Dragon on display — This Dragon was the first commercial spacecraft to deliver and return cargo from the International Space Station in 2012. Learn about the evolution of the Dragon's design, features, and reusability. (Flight Flown

Custom-made space suit made for Isaacman for a mission on display — Jared Isaacman, a tech entrepreneur and accomplished pilot, led the historic Inspiration4 mission. As the commander, he and his crew embarked on a three-day orbital journey aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, marking the first all-civilian spaceflight in September 2021. This is the custom-made space suit made for Isaacman for this mission.

SpaceX booster on display — It is hard to miss the flight-proven SpaceX booster, or first stage, suspended overhead. This booster flew twice, most notably as a side booster for the Falcon Heavy test flight in 2018. (Flight Flown)

An immersive virtual reality experience inside a replica of Blue Origin’s New Shepard crew capsule — An immersive virtual reality experience inside a replica of Blue Origin’s New Shepard crew capsule that uses actual data and imagery to authentically mimic the rocket's journey above the Kármán Line, the internationally recognized boundary of space.

Dream Chaser on display — Dream Chaser will perform cargo resupply missions to the International Space Station for NASA. It is a reusable spaceplane, and with the ability to land on existing commercial runways, provides a space vehicle for NASA and private industry. The replica suspended from the ceiling as if flying through space is a full-size model.

Gateway Boeing Starliner Capsule on display — This mock-up, created to test how the Boeing Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 Starliner crew module would work during a real mission, has been used for hours of training. The CST-100 Starliner can carry four to five astronauts and cargo and is designed for a ground landing rather than water. Discover more about the Starliner using the interactive touch screens.

Replica of the Boeing spacesuit of those to be worn by Starliner astronauts. — Constructed by Adam Savage, under the guidance of Boeing and their spacesuit designer, this replica spacesuit features authentic elements of those to be worn by Starliner astronauts. Interact by examining the helmet and suit, and even “try on” the gloves.

Space Habitat attraction gateway — Step into this full-scale mockup of what a habitat orbiting the Moon can look like. The habitat shows the need to take advantage of all the space – both on the “floor” and the “ceiling” – to get the most functionality.

Aerojet Rocketdyne attraction — Are you ready to be a rocket test engineer for the Aerojet Rocketdyne? Experimenting with four different mission scenarios, try your hand at fueling and igniting the engine by mixing liquid hydrogen and oxygen and, if successful, certify the engine for flight.

Satellite wall interactive attraction — Interact with 40 notable space missions of satellites, telescopes, probes, and rovers. Dive deeper into the missions or step beyond the kiosks and allow your illuminated shadow to discover spacecraft as they travel through the planets. Search for the "Easter eggs" on the wall by activating the targets

James Webb Space Telescope attraction — Explore the James Webb Space Telescope, which launched December 2021, using the kiosk and 3D models. See its path from Earth to its orbit point, a 3D model of it fully deployed. and how its imagery varies from those taken by Hubble.

Stage and seats inside of the Universe Theater

Universe Theater

Hear from a veteran NASA astronaut, witness exciting experiments and hear what is happening with now at NASA inside Universe Theater.

Man and woman talking to an astronaut during the astronaut encounter attraction

Meet an Astronaut

Each day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, visitors get the rare opportunity to meet a veteran NASA astronaut.

Heroes And Legends attraction

Heroes and Legends

Celebrate NASA's early space pioneers who inspired a nation. Heroes & Legends, presented by Boeing®, also features the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®.

Allow 30 minutes

Space Shuttle Atlantis from the nose of the shuttle.

Space Shuttle Atlantis®

Experience Atlantis up close, the only space shuttle displayed in flight, with 60+ interactive exhibits celebrating NASA's Shuttle Program.

Allow 1 hours

Apollo/Saturn V Center

The Apollo Moon landings unified America and shifted our culture. The Apollo/Saturn V Center honors those who made it possible.

Allow 1 hours