Category: Launch Viewing Areas

Locations from where rocket launches can be viewed.

KSCVC North Lawn

posted on 9th March, 2018 1:35 pm by
★ www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/events-calendar/see-a-rocket-launch
★ SR 405
★ Kennedy Space Center FL 32899
★ +1 8554334210

This is the “Visitor Complex” viewing included with your main admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The actual moments of ignition and liftoff will be obscured by trees, but the launch will be visible once the rocket clears the treeline. Landings at LZ-1 and LZ-2 are not visible from here.

Distance to SLC-37B: 6.98 mi / 11.23 km
Distance to LC-39A: 7.3 mi / 11.75 km
Distance to LC-39B: 7.86 mi / 12.65 km
Distance to SLC-40: 6.69 mi / 10.77 km
Distance to SLC-41: 7.08 mi / 11.39 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 8.65 mi / 13.92 km

NASA Causeway Viewing Site

posted on 7th March, 2018 4:05 pm by
★ www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/events-calendar/see-a-rocket-launch
★ Kennedy Space Center FL 32899
★ +1 8554334210

Not to be confused with the segment of NASA Causeway that connects Titusville with Merritt Island, and brings visitors to Kennedy Space Center. 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.

Distance to SLC-37B: 2.73 mi / 4.39 km
Distance to LC-39A: 7.16 mi / 11.52 km
Distance to LC-39B: 8.58 mi / 13.81 km
Distance to SLC-40: 4.15 mi / 6.68 km
Distance to SLC-41: 5.51 mi / 8.87 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 3.5 mi / 5.63 km

Exploration Tower

posted on 23rd February, 2018 11:00 am by
★ www.explorationtower.com/
★ 670 Dave Nisbet Dr
★ Cape Canaveral FL 32920
★ +1 (321) 394-3408

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.

Distance to SLC-37B: 9.19 mi / 14.79 km
Distance to LC-39A: 13.97 mi / 22.48 km
Distance to LC-39B: 15.26 mi / 24.56 km
Distance to SLC-40: 11.01 mi / 17.72 km
Distance to SLC-41: 12.4 mi / 19.96 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 7.06 mi / 11.36 km

KARS Park

posted on 23rd February, 2018 10:58 am by
★ nasaexchange.ksc.nasa.gov/KARSParkInformation/AboutKARS
★ 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.

Distance to SLC-37B: 8.79 mi / 14.15 km
Distance to LC-39A: 12.42 mi / 19.99 km
Distance to LC-39B: 13.48 mi / 21.69 km
Distance to SLC-40: 10.09 mi / 16.24 km
Distance to SLC-41: 11.26 mi / 18.12 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 7.83 mi / 12.6 km

Kennedy Point Park

posted on 23rd February, 2018 10:45 am by
★ www.titusville.com/Page.asp?NavID=210
★ 4749 S Washington Ave
★ Titusville FL 32780

NOTE: Park is CLOSED and under construction following Hurricane Irma. Do not use this as a viewing location at this time.

Distance to SLC-37B: 14.02 mi / 22.56 km
Distance to LC-39A: 12.13 mi / 19.52 km
Distance to LC-39B: 11.68 mi / 18.8 km
Distance to SLC-40: 13.17 mi / 21.2 km
Distance to SLC-41: 12.98 mi / 20.89 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 15.86 mi / 25.52 km

William J. Manzo Memorial Park

posted on 23rd February, 2018 10:42 am by
★ www.titusville.com/Page.asp?NavID=209
★ 3335 S Washington Ave
★ Titusville FL 32780

Publicly accessible; parking available; facilities uncertain. 13 miles west of SLC-40 & 41.

Distance to SLC-37B: 14.58 mi / 23.46 km
Distance to LC-39A: 11.98 mi / 19.28 km
Distance to LC-39B: 11.3 mi / 18.19 km
Distance to SLC-40: 13.48 mi / 21.69 km
Distance to SLC-41: 13.1 mi / 21.08 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 16.7 mi / 26.88 km

Space View Park

posted on 23rd February, 2018 10:40 am by
★ Indian River Ave & Broad St
★ Titusville FL

Publicly accessible; free parking available; facilities uncertain (fast food nearby); can be reached by public transit (#2 bus). 12.3 miles due west of LC-39A.

Distance to SLC-37B: 15.6 mi / 25.11 km
Distance to LC-39A: 12.11 mi / 19.49 km
Distance to LC-39B: 11.13 mi / 17.91 km
Distance to SLC-40: 14.2 mi / 22.85 km
Distance to SLC-41: 13.56 mi / 21.82 km
Distance to LZ-1/2: 18.05 mi / 29.05 km