Behind the Gates of Kennedy Space Center

Experience an in-depth exploration of Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex and beyond with the Kennedy Space Center Explore Tour. Led by expert tour guides, this exclusive tour offers a behind the gates look at the facilities and technology used for space exploration. Discover the fascinating history and scientific breakthroughs of NASA's missions as you visit areas not normally accessible to the public. Don't miss this opportunity to get up close and personal with the attractions at Kennedy Space Center behind the gates.

Embark on an out-of-this-world journey with the exclusive Fly With an Astronaut experience at Kennedy Space Center behind the gates. With a guided tour, you will have the chance to board the Shuttle Launch Experience® alongside a real astronaut. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity also includes lunch with your astronaut guide. Don't miss your chance to feel what it's like to launch into space and experience Kennedy Space Center attractions like never before.

One of the iconic attractions at the Kennedy Space Center is the Vehicle Assembly Building. This impressive structure has been home to some of the most significant vehicles in space exploration history, such as the Saturn V Moon rockets and the space shuttle launch configuration. Today, the VAB continues to play a vital role in space exploration, with its use for the Space Launch System. Visitors can marvel at this engineering marvel and learn about its rich history at the Kennedy Space Center.

The Launch Complex 39A is a historic site that was once used for the Apollo missions and many space shuttle launches. It is now exclusively used by SpaceX for their Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rocket launches. As part of the "Behind the Gates" tour, visitors can get a close-up view of the launch pad and learn about the fascinating history of the complex.

Located behind the gates at Kennedy Space Center, Launch Complex 39B was once used for the Apollo missions and is now being prepared for the next phase of space exploration with NASA's Space Launch System. With its historic legacy and promising future, it's a must-see attraction for anyone interested in space exploration and the latest advances in rocket technology.

Experience the magic of Kennedy Space Center's operational facilities and restricted areas on the KSC Bus Tour, taking you behind the gates of this historic site. Get a unique glimpse into the world of space exploration and learn about the groundbreaking technology that powers NASA's missions. This exclusive tour will take you to areas of the space center not normally accessible to the public, providing a behind the gates look at the inner workings of Kennedy Space Center attractions.