Spaceport KSC®

Included with Admission
Wheelchair Accessible
Must-See Attraction
Elevator Available
Quiet Room Available
Height restriction of 44 inches or 112 centimeters
Allow 30 minutes

Enter the Spaceport of the Future!

Embark on one of four incredible space journeys in Spaceport KSC. Fly to destinations never-before explored such as Mars, Trappist-1, a Horsehead Nebula, Saturn, Jupiter, and more during this motion theater ride.

Experience the sights and sounds of a galactic spaceport as you proceed toward the departure gates where you will choose between four journeys: Cosmic Wonders, Daring Explorers, Red Planet, and Uncharted Worlds.

Important Information:

Must be 44 inches or 112 centimeters to ride.
There is an available “child swap” room, allowing adults to alternate their turn on the ride.
For those guests unable to transfer to the ride seats or have restrictions or sensitivity to motion, they may select the Observation Bay to experience a full ride, minus the movement.

 Spaceport KSC is located inside Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex®.

Red Planet

On this thrilling journey to Mars, witness the Red Planet's rugged beauty firsthand. Featuring a glimpse back in time at Mars' ancient oceans, an encounter with the pioneering Perseverance rover, and an escape from one of the planet's infamous dust storms, this tour offers an up-close look at our planetary neighbor's history and potential.

Uncharted Worlds

Venture 40 lightyears away to the Trappist-1 system of exoplanets—a collection of seven alien worlds orbiting a red dwarf star. Weave past a hot steam planet and a frozen world of ice before skimming the surface of a world nestled inside the star’s habitable zone, the region most likely to host life as we know it.

Cosmic Wonders

On this journey to the deepest reaches of space, witness some of the most famous cosmic sights in the universe. Including vistas of the inky Horsehead Nebula dust cloud, a flight through the glowing tendrils of the Crab Nebula, and a special visit to a massive star about to go supernova, this firsthand look at the birth and death of stars promises unsurpassed cosmic beauty.

Daring Explorers

Following the path of robotic explorers like Cassini and Juno, this journey to Saturn and Jupiter offers stunning up-close views of the gas giants and two of their most famous moons—Titan and Europa. See the liquid lakes beneath Titan’s thick atmosphere, skim the rings of Saturn, marvel at Jupiter’s planet-sized storms and feel the force of Europa’s geysers on this unforgettable tour of the gems of the outer Solar System.

Family walking through the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex®

The present and future of collaborative space exploration comes to life through authentic spacecraft, futuristic prototypes and immersive displays from NASA and its commercial partners.

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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

Shuttle Launch Experience®

Go for launch and experience the sights, sounds and sensations of blasting off into space aboard the space shuttle!

Allow 45 minutes

Journey To Mars

Discover NASA’s deep space plans, see life-sized Mars rover replicas, and test your skills in Journey To Mars.

Allow 30 minutes

Behind the Gates

Gain exclusive access to historic launch sites and operational spaceflight facilities on the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour.

Allow 3 hours

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

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