Explore the history of the United States' space program with this thrilling and interactive visitor complex at the home of the country's shuttle launch site. When you enter the Kennedy Space Center, you can stop for a little browsing and shopping at the Space Center Gift Shop for out of this world gifts! Visit Robot Scouts for a lesson in the use of robotic probes in space exploration. Meet a real-life astronaut during a daily briefing at the Astronaut Encounter, then head to the interactive exploration center and Mad Mission to Mars theatrical production.
Two enormous IMAX Theaters will take you soaring into the stars, and you can marvel at the pioneering spacecraft featured in the unique Rocket Garden. Pay tribute to the fallen astronauts of the Challenger, Columbia and Apollo I, and other fallen space pioneers at the Astronaut Memorial, then learn more about life on the shuttles at Space Shuttle Plaza featuring a full-sized shuttle replica! There is always plenty to do and see at this exciting national attraction!