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Kennedy Space Center

Just a 50-minute drive east of Orlando, the home of NASA offers daily bus tours of the space centre, static and hands-on exhibits, astronaut encounters and giant-screen film shows. The attraction is primarily known as the home of the Space Shuttle, where spectacular launches can be viewed from a safe distance. The centre has been pioneering space exploration since the success of the Apollo lunar programme in the late 1960s. Visitors can also tour the Apollo/Saturn Visitor Center to see an actual Saturn V moon rocket, which stands a staggering 111m (363ft) high, and experience Astronout Encounter, an interactive show hosted by real astronauts. The newest attraction, the Shuttle Launch Experience, simulates the sights, sounds and sensations of a launch.

Address: 
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex,
State Road 405,
Orlando,
United States
Telephone: 
(321) 449 4444.
Website: 
www.kennedyspacecenter.com
Admission fees: 

Yes

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
No

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