Strap in and prepare for launch! The countdown clock ticks by… 3…2…1… The engines ignite and g-forces begin to pull you down into your seat, but there’s no need to worry; you are riding with an experienced NASA space shuttle astronaut.
This is just one thrilling part of your day when you sign on for Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s exclusive, limited-time program, Fly With An Astronaut. This is a tremendous value at $199 for adults; $174 for children, including Visitor Complex admission. Buy tickets. For annual passholders, Fly With An Astronaut is $149 for adults and $134 for children ages 3-11. Annual passholder Fly With An Astronaut tickets are only available by calling 855.456.6597.
On Thursday, July 2 through Sunday, July 5, spend a half day experiencing the highlights of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, including a ‘flight’ on Shuttle Launch Experience® with veteran NASA astronaut, Don Thomas, who logged more than 1,000 hours in space on four space shuttle missions.
With Thomas as your astronaut guide, you’ll enjoy a small group tour of Kennedy Space Center, including a drive past the behemoth Vehicle Assembly Building and a photo stop at the LC-39 Observation Gantry, as well as a guided tour of the Apollo/Saturn V Center and a catered buffet lunch overlooking launch pads 39A and B. To help you remember this special day, you’ll also receive an autographed photo of yourself with your new astronaut friend and a retail gift to take home.
