Kennedy Space Center – Chat with an Astronaut and Explore Tours

At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, you have the unique opportunity to engage in an intimate discussion with a NASA astronaut. This experience, known as 'Chat with an Astronaut', allows you to sit in a relaxed small-group environment while enjoying a selection of food and beverages. You can pose your most intriguing questions to a real astronaut, making for an unforgettable experience.

The 'Chat with an Astronaut' package includes:

• Admission ticket valid for either 1 or 2 days, depending on your selection at the time of booking.
• A continental breakfast served in the morning, or a chef's selection of culinary samples in the afternoon.
• One complimentary alcoholic beverage per adult ticket (additional drinks can be purchased).
• A commemorative gift along with a lithograph featuring a signed portrait of the astronaut.
• Access to the Kennedy Space Center, which includes the Space Shuttle Atlantis, showcasing the Shuttle Launch Experience®.
• Heroes and Legends (HAL), which features the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.
• A bus tour that takes you to the Apollo/Saturn V Center, home to an actual Saturn V moon rocket.
• 3D space films and the Astronaut Encounter, where you can meet a veteran NASA astronaut daily.
• Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted, the Rocket Garden, Gateway, and numerous other interactive exhibits.

Your admission ticket grants you access for one day to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, which includes the 'Chat with an Astronaut' experience.

It is important to note that parking is not included in this package.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Ticket with Explore Tour

Enhance your visit with the Kennedy Space Center Explore Tour, which goes beyond the standard bus tour included with your admission. This tour provides additional opportunities for photo stops and a closer look at the iconic NASA spaceflight operations. Please be aware that the availability and routes of the tour may change at any time without prior notice, depending on operational needs. On days leading up to a launch from Launch Complex 39A, safety protocols may require an alternative bus route.

The Explore Tour includes:

• Admission to the Kennedy Space Center, featuring the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Shuttle Launch Experience®.
• Access to Heroes and Legends (HAL), which includes the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.
• A bus tour that includes the Apollo/Saturn V Center, showcasing an actual Saturn V moon rocket.
• 3D space films and the Astronaut Encounter, featuring a veteran NASA astronaut daily.
• Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted, the Rocket Garden, Gateway, and many other interactive exhibits.

However, please note that food and beverages are not included in this tour, nor is parking.

Astronaut Training Experience

The Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) is a separate program that does not require admission to the visitor complex. You can choose to add admission for your second day to fully enjoy the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The ATX is a 5-hour program, with start times varying by season. To find out about upcoming public dates, check the 'Start Your Mission' button. This experience is suitable for participants aged 10 and older, with trainees aged 10 to 17 needing to be accompanied by a paying adult.

The ATX includes:

• Joining a crew to launch a mission simulation, which encompasses launching, landing, and walking on Mars, as well as experiencing microgravity.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult participating in the program. Please remember that the ATX does not include admission to the Kennedy Space Center, parking, or food and beverages.

Important Information

As Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral are active space launch facilities, tours may be modified or suspended due to operational requirements. All bookings are non-refundable and non-cancellable. Both 1-day and 2-day tickets can be used at any time within 365 days from the date of purchase.