Kennedy Space Center lifts off the door to the Public 2013

The year 2014 marks a year of big changes for the way we travel.  Virgin Atlantic and Space Expedition Corporation race for the first real Space Tourism Flights open to the public for commercial flights.  Rates starting at $95,000 to $250,000, the dream of being one of the first commercial astronauts runs financially steep.

In 2012, the Kennedy Space Center marked it's 50th year anniversary celebrating a palette of rare-access tours, including the chance to tour a launch platform from which all 152 launches were supervised by the Space Shuttle programs and Apollo.

On July 1, 2013, the  Kennedy Space Center opened its door to the public.

Exploring the Space Center

Space Shuttle Atlantis

Designed to give true life experiences, the Space Shuttle Atlantis celebrates the astronauts, the people and it's accomplishments over a 30 year span.

Angry Birds Space Encounter- NEW!

For all ages, subtle way to teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Astronaut Training Experience (ATX)

Experience real astronaut training guided by a real veteran astronaut.  This is a half day experience offering a full scale simulation of what it is like to experience space and take the helm of mission control. The entire program was designed with help from NASA astronauts to provide a realistic experience.


Space Center Tours
General Admission includes:

•  Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
•  IMAX space films,
•  Exhibits and shows
•  Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
•  Space Shuttle Atlantis
• Shuttle Launch Experience

Costs:
Adults $50
Children: 3-11  $40

Other Tours
Cape Canaveral Tour-Highlights include Launch Complex 5/6, site of the first two Mercury launches and the birthplace of NASA's manned space program, the Air ForceSpace and Missile Museum and more.


Apollo/Saturn Center

Fully restored, massive Saturn V moon rocket which serves as the centerpiece of the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

Simulated Shuttle Launch

The Shuttle Launch Experience a simulated journey of vertically launching into space and orbiting Earth aboard the Space Shuttle.

3 D Films on IMAX

Two five and a half story tall IMAX Screens featuring ongoing NASA missions.   "Space Station 3D" and "Hubble 3D"


Rocket Garden

Seven Vintage rockets from Mercury, Gemini and Apollo


Astronaut  Encounter

Visitors can come face to face with one of the few who have experienced space travel and hear first hand what it is like to live in space.   Includes a half hour interactive program with questions and answers and the opportunity to take a picture with the astronaut.


Three Dimensional Journey

Global Display that takes visitors on a three dimensional journey around the world and throughout the solar system via dynamic, animated images of the atmosphere, oceans and planets.

For more information

email: info@byebyebirdees.com
or visit: www.byebyebirdees.com to inquire about your personal space journey



3D Films on IMax