Event Details
Payload Blog
Rocket Launch: June 08, 2022 5:03 PM ET | SpaceX Falcon 9 NILESAT-301
Jun 08, 2022 SLC-40 SpaceX Falcon 9 NILESAT-301MISSION:
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the NILESAT-301, geostationary communications satellite. It's goal is to provide digital broadband and internet connectivity services for the Egyptian operator, Nilesat.
LAUNCH VIEWING OPPORTUNITIES:
Hear the roar of the Falcon 9 rocket from Atlantis North Lawn, included with daily admission.
Atlantis North Lawn at the Main Visitor Complex
Located to the left when approaching Space Shuttle Atlantis®
- Approximately 6.7 miles / 10.8 kilometers from the launch pad
- Included with daily admission
- Viewing area opens at 3:00 PM
- See the rocket once it clears the tree line
- Launch audio, video, and communicator commentary available
BUY ADMISSION
Rocket Launch: June 08, 2022 5:03 PM ET | SpaceX Falcon 9 NILESAT-301
Important Information
Important Information:
- Plan to arrive early! Kennedy Space Center experiences increased traffic on launch days, and there is construction on SR 405/NASA Causeway and SR 3/Courtenay Parkway resulting in lower speed limits and lane closures. Allow extra time for single-lane roads leading up to the visitor complex.
- Most visitor complex attractions and exhibits will close at 5:00 PM, with the exception of Space Shuttle Atlantis. Guests viewing the launch may remain at the visitor complex until the launch or a scrub.