Category: Merritt Island/KSC

South of (and housing) Kennedy Space Center, west of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, this island is located between the mainland and the barrier island.

KSC Banana Creek/Saturn V Center Launch Viewing

posted on 23rd February, 2018 10:25 am by
★ www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/events-calendar/see-a-rocket-launch
★ Kennedy Pkwy North
★ Kennedy Space Center FL 32899
★ +1 (855) 433-4210

On-site at KSC at the Apollo/Saturn V Center. For launches for which LC-39A gantry viewing is not offered, this is the best possible viewing location. When launches occur during normal business hours, admission to this site is often included with your KSC admission; at other times, it’s offered at a premium surcharge. Check KSCVC website for more info. Accessible via bus from KSCVC (parking available). Wheelchair & scooter accessible via KSCVC buses. Food & restrooms available. Recommended by Wayward.

Distance to SLC-37B: 8.18 mi / 13.16 km
Distance to LC-39A: 3.9 mi / 6.28 km
Distance to LC-39B: 3.29 mi / 5.29 km
Distance to SLC-40: 6.35 mi / 10.22 km
Distance to SLC-41: 5.4 mi / 8.69 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 11.22 mi / 18.06 km

KSC LC-39 Observation Gantry

posted on 23rd February, 2018 10:22 am by
★ www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/events-calendar/see-a-rocket-launch
★ Saturn Causeway
★ Kennedy Space Center FL 32899
★ +1 (855) 433-4210

OSIRIS-REx, launching on an Atlas V 411 from SLC-41 on 8th September 2016, as seen from the LC-39A gantry. Photo by Lupi.

OSIRIS-REx, launching on an Atlas V 411 from SLC-41 on 8th September 2016, as seen from the LC-39A gantry. Photo by Lupi (original)

When launch viewing is offered at this site, this is the best possible viewing location. Admission to this site, when offered, is a premium surcharge on top of your KSC admission. Check KSCVC website for more info. Accessible via bus from KSCVC (parking available). Wheelchair & scooter accessible via KSCVC buses. Food & restrooms available. Recommended by Wayward.

Distance to SLC-37B: 5.5 mi / 8.85 km
Distance to LC-39A: 1.19 mi / 1.92 km
Distance to LC-39B: 2.2 mi / 3.54 km
Distance to SLC-40: 3.38 mi / 5.44 km
Distance to SLC-41: 2.26 mi / 3.64 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 8.79 mi / 14.15 km

Kelly Park East

posted on 23rd February, 2018 10:16 am by
★ 2504-2526 N Banana River Dr
★ Merritt Island FL 32952

Suggested by JohnEric.

Distance to SLC-37B: 10.6 mi / 17.06 km
Distance to LC-39A: 14.56 mi / 23.43 km
Distance to LC-39B: 14.64 mi / 23.56 km
Distance to SLC-40: 12.07 mi / 19.42 km
Distance to SLC-41: 13.1 mi / 21.08 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 9.13 mi / 14.69 km

SR 528/A1A

posted on 22nd February, 2018 7:03 pm by
★ SR 528/A1A
★ Merritt Island FL 32952

Suggested by JohnEric.

Distance to SLC-37B: 10.04 mi / 16.16 km
Distance to LC-39A: 14.25 mi / 22.93 km
Distance to LC-39B: 15.4 mi / 24.78 km
Distance to SLC-40: 11.62 mi / 18.7 km
Distance to SLC-41: 12.9 mi / 20.76 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 8.39 mi / 13.5 km