Situated just about 12 miles from Orlando sits the Space Coast, home Cape Canaveral (formerly Cape Kennedy) and the Kennedy Space Center. NASA still uses both areas on Merritt Island, Florida, to launch rockets today. Some of the most notable activity comes from Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, and United Launch Alliance.
Let us take the planning out of it for you with round-trip transportation, admission to the Kennedy Space Center that includes viewing a rocket launch, and an expert tour guide on hand to help you get the most out of this unique experience.
Subscribe for Rocket Launch Viewing Opportunities
Please note: Activities may be altered or closed due to operational requirements.
Q: What's included with admission?
Q: What other rocket launch viewing options are there?
A: If you purchase additional tickets from Kennedy Space Center for launch viewing from LC-39 Observation Gantry or Banana Creek Launch Viewing Area we can't guarantee you will arrive in time to use the tickets and you might miss the shuttle returning to Orlando.
Q: What happens if a rocket launch is cancelled or rescheduled? (Rocket Launch Scrub Policy)
A: There are no refunds under any circumstances for the purchase of a rocket launch Tour/Activity. Kennedy Space Center is a working Space Launch facility. Tours/Activities may be altered or closed due to operational requirements. All launches are based on targeted/published launch dates. Launch dates are subject to change. It is the customer’s responsibility to keep up to date with launch information. Due to the unpredictable nature of a space launch, dates cannot be guaranteed and further terms and conditions may be posted on this website.
If the rocket launch gets scrubbed the following policies will apply:
If a rocket attempt is canceled or delayed more than 24 hours prior to a scheduled Tour/Activity pick-up time, not the launch time of the rocket, then the Customer has a choice to:
If the rocket attempt is canceled or delayed less than 24 hours prior to scheduled, then the Customer has a choice to:
In the event that a rocket launch is canceled or delayed while the customers is on their way to or at Kennedy Space Center.
The tour will continue and operate like our Regular Kennedy Space Center Tour. Your tour guide will advise of the return time.
If the Customer wants to reschedule to the next rocket launch attempt.
The following cost will apply:
$119 per Adult (Admission and Transportation)
$109 per Child (Admission and Transportation)
Or
$59 per person (Transportation only)
Rescheduling to the next launch attempt can be done online at www.CitySightseeingOrlando.com
Q: What notable events are happening at Kennedy Space Center in 2022?
A: The best resource for this information is the Kennedy Space Center’s official Events calendar, but these are some of the upcoming events scheduled at Kennedy Space Center in 2022. Please note these dates are subject to change:
SpaceX Falcon 9
When: January 13th, 2022
What: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Transporter 3 mission a rideshare flight to a sun-synchronous orbit with numerous small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers
SpaceX Falcon 9 Axiom-1
When: February 28th, 2022
What: Witness history as the first private mission launches to the International Space Station (ISS). Axiom-1 will take an all-private crew of four to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
ULA Atlas V GOES-T
When: March 1st, 2022
What: The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-T (GOES-T) will provide imagery and atmospheric measurements of Earth’s weather, oceans and environment.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-4
When: April 15th, 2022
What: The next Commercial Crew Program mission sends astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.
Face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated guests and crewmembers. This includes in all facilities, attractions, and when riding on buses. For guests/crewmembers that are not fully vaccinated, masks are still strongly recommended.