Kennedy Space Center Offering Special Viewing Packages for SpaceX Launch

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NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn and Kayla Barron and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer will comprise the third crew rotation mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

Launch viewing from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will be offered at the Apollo/Saturn V Center/Banana Creek – just four miles from Launch Complex 39A – and at the main Visitor Complex.  A number of select special packages will be offered for an enhanced experience:

Feel the Fun Package

Viewing Location: Atlantis North Lawn

Price:   $149

Check In:  Begins at 1 a.m., Saturday, October 30

Includes:

  • Two–day admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
  • Entertaining activities for the entire family including glow activities
  • Real-time launch video and audio feed, along with live, expert commentary
  • Catered meal
  • Complimentary souvenir and a commemorative launch card, badge and lanyard
  • Digital photo from AstroPhotos

Feel the Heat Package

Viewing Location: Apollo/Saturn V Center/Banana Creek

Prices:   $250

Bus Boarding: Begins at 12:15 a.m., Saturday, October 30

Package includes:

  • Two–day admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
  • Bus transportation through NASA’s gates to the Apollo/Saturn V Center
  • Real-time launch expert commentary
  • Complimentary meal served from Moon Rock Cafe
  • Complimentary premium souvenir
  • A commemorative launch card, badge and lanyard
  • Digital photo from AstroPhotos

Ticket packages are sold for the specific mission and not for a specific date. Packages can be booked via the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex website at the following link: https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com or by calling 855-737-5235. The limited-availability packages will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Due to the recent increase of COVID-19 cases and the Delta variant, the visitor complex has updated the face mask policy. All guests, including those vaccinated against COVID-19, are required to wear face coverings in all indoor locations, except when actively eating or drinking. This includes all attractions, attraction queues, show viewing areas, restaurants and buses. Guests who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are not required to wear face coverings outdoors. Additional details are available at: www.kennedyspacecenter.com/info/coronavirus.