Listed separately for mapping purposes, the VAB is part of Kennedy Space Center. It is the largest single-story building anywhere, and dominates the eastern horizon when viewed from the mainland. Not publicly accessible, but KSC bus tours will offer a drive-by, or a quick stop outside.
Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)
Kennedy Space Center Apollo/Saturn V Center
★ www.kennedyspacecenter.com/explore-attractions/race-to-the-moon
★ Kennedy Space Center FL 32899
★ +1 (855) 433-4210
★ Kennedy Space Center FL 32899
★ +1 (855) 433-4210
Listed separately for mapping purposes, the Apollo Saturn V center is part of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and is included with admission. Here is where you’ll see the Saturn V rocket. Launch viewing is also sometimes offered from this location; check website for specific launch details.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
If you are a launch rat on the Space Coast, this is THE place to go. All the history, all the rockets, the Atlantis space shuttle, bus tours, IMAX movies, rocket launch viewing; space nerd paradise. Don’t bother with the multi-day ticket; buy a season pass, it will pay for itself by day 2, and you will want more days here than that. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by just about every launch rat ever.
American Space Museum & Walk of Fame
Exploration Tower
7-story observation deck & attraction in Port Canaveral. $5 admission, generally $15 for launch viewing. Check prices/availability in advance if this is your plan, as sometimes the tower is reserved for private parties. NOTE: Tripods are NOT PERMITTED for launch viewing from Exploration Tower.
KARS Park
★ nasaexchange.ksc.nasa.gov/KARSParkInformation/AboutKARS
★ Merritt Island FL 32953
★ +1 (321) 867-3891
★ Merritt Island FL 32953
★ +1 (321) 867-3891
To the best of our ability to tell, KARS Park and its surroundings are restricted to NASA/KSC staff and guests ONLY. We therefore do not recommend non-credentialed people using this as a potential viewing location.
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Upcoming Space Coast Launches
Falcon Heavy on pad LC-39A the day before its historic debut, poised for flight. Photo by Lupi.
At this time, we recommend that you consult the following resource for the most up-to-date launch information available: