Cape Canaveral’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will unveil a series of groundbreaking new experiences, exclusive offerings and signature events.
Whether your clients are nostalgic for the Gemini Program era or dreaming of setting foot on Mars, Kennedy Space Center offers an array of engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. From immersive educational programs to thrilling day-trip adventures, there’s something for every space enthusiast.
Here are a few events happening at KSC in 2025:
Kennedy Under the Stars
Back by popular demand, Kennedy Under the Stars, an exclusive after-hours event offering a glow-in-the-dark celebration with an inter-galactic party vibe, will return to the visitor complex on Feb. 7. Guests will marvel at the park after dark with illuminated attractions, an early 2000s video DJ in the Rocket Garden, a techno dance party in NASA Central, Cosmic Glow Mini Golf under the Saturn 1B rocket and more.
The Gantry at LC-39
Prepare for an unprecedented experience with the opening of The Gantry at LC-39. This innovative, interactive attraction reimagines the observation gantry at Launch Complex 39, offering 360-degree views of active launch pads, NASA’s spaceport and the surrounding wildlife refuge.
Immersive exhibits include the Earth Information Center, where guests explore how space tech provides a holistic view of how the planet is changing in ways that affect all life on Earth; and the Rocket Build Interactive, where guests can design and virtually launch rockets, experiencing the thrill of space flight from a launch site within view of Kennedy Space Center’s working spaceports.
Record Number of Planned Launches
With over 100 launches expected in 2025, visitors have an incredible opportunity to experience these thrilling events up close, including from a prime viewing location at LC-39. For many of the launches, exclusive packages will be available, offering an optimal viewing experience.
To learn more about upcoming launches, click here.
Chat With an Astronaut
Guests can meet veteran astronauts during “Chat With An Astronaut” for an intimate, small-group Q&A, or get autographs at The Space Shop and Shuttle Express. During “Astronaut Encounter” in Universe Theater, astronauts share thrilling space stories in live presentations and Q&A sessions.
Throughout the visitor complex, guests will be amazed by flight-flown artifacts like the Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 spacecraft, SpaceX Cargo Dragon COTS-2 and Falcon 9 Rocket Booster in Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex. They’ll also encounter the awe-inspiring space shuttle Atlantis, the massive Saturn V rocket, the Apollo 14 crew capsule and the iconic Rocket Garden.
Space suits worn in space—including Alan Shepard’s moon-dust-covered suit in the Apollo/Saturn V Center and astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria’s Axiom Mission 1 flight suit—complete the authentic guest experience.
Cashless in 2025
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has transitioned to a cashless operation for a smoother, more secure guest experience. Should guests arrive with cash, converting it into a convenient Visa prepaid debit card is simple and free at Cash-to-Card kiosks placed throughout the visitor complex and at the Apollo/Saturn V Center.
Guests can continue to use credit cards, debit cards or Apple Pay for purchases. KSC is located about an hour east of Orlando on Florida’s Space Coast.
Free Admission For Young Space Enthusiasts
Kids age five and under can enjoy complimentary admission with the Junior Space Explorer Pass. Available only to Florida residents, the pass grants children complimentary admission through Dec. 31, 2025. Pre-registration for kids is required.
Registration is only available through the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex website and must be completed by Feb. 24, 2025. Blackout dates may apply.
For more information, visit kennedyspacecenter.com.
