Kennedy Space Centre Space Pass

WHAT DOES THE SPACE PASS INCLUDE?

The Kennedy Space Center is suitable for people of all ages although children over the age of 7 are likely to understand and enjoy the experience more. The Space Pass combines the Maximum Access Pass experience with one of two unique guided tours within the restricted areas of Kennedy Space Center, plus the Dine with an Astronaut program.

The main exhibits and attractions include the following:

• LC-39 Observation Gantry a panoramic view of the space shuttle and rocket launch pads in Kennedy Space Center as well as Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

• Apollo/Saturn V Center dramatic multi media shows and hands on displays. Relive the historic launch of Apollo 8 and see the real 111 meter Saturn V moon rocket, the most powerful rocket every built.

• IMAX Theaters the only back to back twin IMAX Theaters in the world showing The Dream is Alive filmed by shuttle astronauts and Space Station (3-D) filmed by 25 astronauts and narrated by Tom Cruise.

• Shuttle Plaza where you can see the Explorer a full-size Space Shuttle orbiter replica

• Rocket Garden An outdoor garden that features eight authentic rockets form the past. Climb aboard the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo capsule replicas and get an idea of the cramped quarters and early astronauts lived in.

• Astronaut Encounter personal stories told by a real live astronaut followed by a question and answer session

• Space Shop where you can purchase real astronaut food and over 8,000 space related items

• Astronaut Hall of Fame - The Astronaut Hall of Fame, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complexs newest attraction chronicling the personal side of the NASA story, it opened its doors to the public on Saturday, December 14, 2002. A formal grand opening celebration and unveiling of new educational programs at the Hall of Fame took place in Spring 2003. The Astronaut Hall of Fame houses the world's largest collection of astronaut memorabilia, as well as displays, exhibits and tributes dedicated to the heroes of Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. The Exhibit Hall houses an historic collection of spacecrafts, including a Mercury Sigma 7 capsule, a Gemini training capsule and an Apollo 14 command module. In the Simulator Station, realistic astronaut training simulators allow guests to feel the pressure of four times the force of gravity, ride a rover across Mars, and land a Space Shuttle.

• Free Digital Audio Guide for use in the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. Guests can then choose one of the following two unique tours, which include:

Nasa Up Close

The number of daily departures, for this tour, vary based on operational requirements. First departure is 10am last departure is 1.50pm lasting approximately 90 minutes.

This is a special interest guided tour that offers a guest a unique opportunity to view areas normally only open to astronauts, their families and NASA personnel. The tour takes guests by Space Launch Pads A & B for a unique photo opportunity and provides an up-close view of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), which houses the Space Shuttle prior to its roll out to the launch pads. The Shuttle Landing runway and the massive Crawler-Transporter, which transports the Shuttle from the VAB to its launch pad, are also featured in this insiders view of the space program, from launch preparation to lift-off. Each visitor receives a special VIP kit at the end of the program.

Cape Canaveral

This tour is not being offered at this time due to elevated national security.

Then and Now - a unique guided tour highlighting the past, present, and future of space travel. This special interest tour takes guests on a narrated, in-depth journey through the Capes 50 year history of Space Exploration. Tour highlights include Launch Complex 5/6, the sites from which Americas first manned space flights were conducted. Alan Shepards training facility at Hangar S; and Launch Complexes 40/41, where Voyager probes, the Viking Mars Landers and most recently, the Cassini Saturn probe were launched.

Guests will also enjoy:

Dine with an Astronaut

Seating begins at 12.15pm daily lasting approximately 90 minutes.

This memorable program enables guests to experience the once-in-a lifetime thrill of dining with an actual astronaut. Visitors enjoy a delicious catered meal and signature space-themed dessert while the featured astronaut gives a personalised presentation. Guests will then have the opportunity to ask questions and have photos taken with the astronaut. Each guest receives an autographed souvenir to commemorate the occasion.