NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Would you like to see the real Space Shuttle Atlantis up close? Or experience what's it like to be on a shuttle launch? How about an experience of having lunch with an Astronaut? There is more to these attractions if you visit NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Express Ticket Area

When we sold our house in Cocoa, Florida last May, I was so sad knowing that I will be missing this place for good. We live about 10 minutes away from KSC and we have an annual pass therefore, when we live here, I go any day I want.

This express ticket area is convenient and the machine is easy to use.

Ticket Area

It's in the afternoon but, the line is long.

Ticket Area

Entrance to Kennedy Space Center

The Express Ticket Area is on the left if you do not like to wait in line.

NASA's Kennedy Space Center Entrance

Parking lot for Tour Buses and RV's

More Guests on this day.

Parking lot sign marks with numbers and names of Scientist and Astronauts.

Parking lot is full.

This is an old Ticket prices.

Presently, the Annual Pass has two choices:

Explorer Annual Pass - $139.36 for adults and 109.36 for child

Atlantis Annual Pass - $89.00 for adults and $71.00 for child

The Daily Admission and L:unch with an Astronaut - $79.99-Adult and $55.99-Child

The Daily Admission and Up-Close Explore Tour - $75.00-Adult and $59.00-Child

Other admission ticket price, please visit the Kennedy Space Center website.

If you travel to Florida often, you should get the Annual Pass because it is worth it. You will enjoy the visit for the whole year.

Despite the Government Shutdown: Kennedy Space Center Remains Open

That is true and Kennedy Space Center remains open despite the Government Shutdown. If you plan to visit #KSC, please do so and be amazed of the many attractions inside the Visitor Complex and more.

 

When you purchase a ticket, your General Admission includes the following:

1. Be there and explore the exciting new Space Shuttle Atlantis attraction, the 100 million dollar home of the historic spacecraft.  There are so many amazing state-of the-art multi media displays, exhibits and simulators which I am sure you will enjoy.  Oh and you will love the Shuttle Launch Experience too.

2. For the kids with you, they will surely want to be in Angry Birds attraction for so many hours. 

3. You should check out the movie theater too and watch the Space Encounter on a 3-D IMAX. Watch the Space Station 3-D narrated by Tom Cruise as well as the Hubble 3-D narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio. I love both movies and there is no doubt that you will love it too.

4. Check out also the Exploration Space: Explorers Wanted Early Space Exploration 

5. The Rocket Garden and

6. U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame

If you asked me which among those are my favorite? I love the Space Shuttle Atlantis, truly AWESOME!

Short Road Trip Along NASA Parkway

After the mass last Sunday, hubby decided to take the route home towards NASA Parkway which is also known as NASA Causeway. This NASA Parkway begins on the mainland when Columbia Boulevard crosses U.S. Route 1 in Titusville.This is actually just around our neighborhood but, we love to take this route to have a glimpse of the dolphins along the Indian River Lagoon and wild gators along the wet area of NASA/Kennedy Space Center property.

The NASA Parkway West crosses the Indian River Lagoon. A bascule bridge which you see above permits boats on the Intercoastal Waterway to pass through the causeway. Right now, there is a construction so; only one bridge is working both ways for the motorists.

We just passed by the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. I was hoping to see the big gator sunbathing in the right side of the ditch or small canal. I saw a big gator for the first time but, that was a week ago and I did not bring my camera. I took a picture using my blackberry but, the zoom is limited so; I did not get a good shot. The gator is not there anymore.

We took the route along Space Commerce Way  which is also known as Government Road. One time, we saw tourists stopping by to take pictures of wild small gators on the small canal. Big ones? We saw one time and that was it. But, sure they are just here around and they are protected. The photo above is the Indian River Lagoon and there's a boat , they are fishing in there.

When you visit the Kennedy Space Center, you will pass NASA Parkway for sure and see the beautiful view along this area. This is really nice at sunset. You will get a full view and it is gorgeous at sunset with reflections on the waters of Indian River Lagoon.

I really don't know the name of this tiny island. If you look closely, you will see a boat and there were people swimming in that area. I don't know if it is safe though. Gators can come up to this area you know. So far, I don't hear any incident yet.

I took a zoom and now, see the boat?

Here's another boat on the other side of the river.

From the look, I think this is a small fishing boat. It looks like the fishing boat in Biloxi, Mississippi ^_^ . Anyway, from the bridge, the Parkway passes the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex but, the general public is not permitted beyond the area. The NASA security gate permits access to authorized tour buses only. If you wanna visit Kennedy Space Center then, you can go further on this road via the Kennedy Space Center tour bus.

Aside from the bus tour, also allowed are the Kennedy Space Center staff and supply vehicles.The photo above is the Hall of Fame, part of the attractions of the Kennedy Space Center. If you want to take a picture with this as the background, you can do so because this is just along the road. Located right after the draw bridge if you are heading towards US 1.

Thanks for stopping by.