The Kennedy Space Center: A Must-See Destination For Orlando Visitors

There is a lot on offer in Orlando and it is not possible500 men and women - of the Earth's six billion people -
to see everything in one vacation, however, there ishave ever flown in space, however every day at the
one attraction that should not be missed when you areKennedy 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 usedAstronaut Corps.
their imagination to conjure up all the special effectsSpeaking of Astronauts, while you are at the Center
and thrill rides, the fascination of the Kennedy Spaceyou can also visit the Astronaut Memorial and the U.S.
Center comes from the real achievements of theAstronaut Hall of Fame. The Astronaut Memorial
space program and the possibility that it offers for thehonors 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 thatexhibits with interactive rides that give you a true taste
combines exhibitions with space simulation rides. Theof space. The G-Force Trainer lets you feel the
newest attraction is the Shuttle Launch Experience, apressure of four times the force of gravity and you
six-story structure architecturally consistent withcan also experience what it's like to walk on the moon
Space Shuttle facilities at Kennedy Space Center. Asor ride a rover across the rocky Martian terrain. You
crew members ascend along the gantry, veterancan even try your hand at guiding the Space Shuttle to
shuttle astronauts share testimonials, setting the stagea smooth landing.
for the experience to come. Entering the heart ofDo 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 Shuttlecomes alive with a wall of sound, five-story screen
Commander Charlie Bolden as he takes themand realistic 3D special effects. Dramatic footage shot
step-by-step through the shuttle launch sequence. Thisby NASA astronauts during actual missions will make
is s simulation that gives you a feel of the realyou 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 spacea film, you can view the real thing! You can watch the
vehicles then you should visit the Rocket Garden. Herelaunch of a Shuttle, satellite launch or even a deep
visitors can view the Redstone, Atlas and Titanspace probe from up close. The website of the space
rockets that first put NASA astronauts in space. Youcenter has a schedule of upcoming launches.
can look inside the Mercury, Gemini and ApolloIf you have got any kids who are fascinated by space,
capsules get an idea of the cramped quartersthen 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