| There is a lot on offer in Orlando and it is not possible | | | | 500 men and women - of the Earth's six billion people - |
| to see everything in one vacation, however, there is | | | | have ever flown in space, however every day at the |
| one attraction that should not be missed when you are | | | | Kennedy Space Center, guests get the rare |
| in this region, and that is the Kennedy Space Center. | | | | opportunity to meet a real-life member of NASA's |
| While the inventors of the Orlando theme parks used | | | | Astronaut Corps. |
| their imagination to conjure up all the special effects | | | | Speaking of Astronauts, while you are at the Center |
| and thrill rides, the fascination of the Kennedy Space | | | | you can also visit the Astronaut Memorial and the U.S. |
| Center comes from the real achievements of the | | | | Astronaut Hall of Fame. The Astronaut Memorial |
| space program and the possibility that it offers for the | | | | honors the 24 U.S. astronauts who gave their lives for |
| future. | | | | space exploration and the Hall of Fame combines |
| The Center has built a huge visitor complex that | | | | exhibits with interactive rides that give you a true taste |
| combines exhibitions with space simulation rides. The | | | | of space. The G-Force Trainer lets you feel the |
| newest attraction is the Shuttle Launch Experience, a | | | | pressure of four times the force of gravity and you |
| six-story structure architecturally consistent with | | | | can also experience what it's like to walk on the moon |
| Space Shuttle facilities at Kennedy Space Center. As | | | | or ride a rover across the rocky Martian terrain. You |
| crew members ascend along the gantry, veteran | | | | can even try your hand at guiding the Space Shuttle to |
| shuttle astronauts share testimonials, setting the stage | | | | a smooth landing. |
| for the experience to come. Entering the heart of | | | | Do you like sci-films? Then visit the IMAX® |
| Space Shuttle operations for the pre-launch briefing, | | | | theaters at the Center. The dream of spaceflight |
| crew members are guided by veteran Space Shuttle | | | | comes alive with a wall of sound, five-story screen |
| Commander Charlie Bolden as he takes them | | | | and realistic 3D special effects. Dramatic footage shot |
| step-by-step through the shuttle launch sequence. This | | | | by NASA astronauts during actual missions will make |
| is s simulation that gives you a feel of the real | | | | you feel like you're floating right alongside them. |
| experience. | | | | If you arrive on the right day, you don't have to watch |
| If you want to see the actual rockets and space | | | | a film, you can view the real thing! You can watch the |
| vehicles then you should visit the Rocket Garden. Here | | | | launch of a Shuttle, satellite launch or even a deep |
| visitors can view the Redstone, Atlas and Titan | | | | space probe from up close. The website of the space |
| rockets that first put NASA astronauts in space. You | | | | center has a schedule of upcoming launches. |
| can look inside the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo | | | | If you have got any kids who are fascinated by space, |
| capsules get an idea of the cramped quarters | | | | then the Kennedy Space Center is the place to visit, |
| America's astronaut pioneers endured. | | | | and if you yourself are thrilled by humankind's march |
| But why be content with just viewing the rockets, | | | | into space then plan to spend one day here. |
| when you can also meet an astronaut? Fewer than | | | | |