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.

Featured Launches

ULA Atlas V rocket lifting off from SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

NET MAY 6, 2024 | NASA's Boeing Starliner Crewed Flight Test

May 06, 2024 10:34 PM Space Launch Complex 41 • Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

The Crew Flight Test (CFT) will demonstrate the ability of Boeing's Starliner and the United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket to safely carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Following a successful test flight with astronauts, NASA will begin the final process of certifying the Starliner spacecraft and systems for regular crew rotation flights to the space station.

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy launching from Launch Complex 39A

NET June 25, 2024 | SpaceX Falcon Heavy GOES-U

Jun 25, 2024 Launch Complex 39A • Kennedy Space Center

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch the GOES-U mission for NASA.

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NET October 10, 2024 | SpaceX Falcon Heavy Europa Clipper

Oct 10, 2024 Launch Complex 39A • Kennedy Space Center

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch the Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's icy moon for NASA.

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Featured Events

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Featured Events

Meet Astronaut Mark Lee

Apr 16, 2024 - Apr 20, 2024 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

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

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Meet Astronaut John D. Bartoe

Apr 21, 2024 - Apr 25, 2024 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

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

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