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Merritt Island, Florida
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The Kennedy Space Center is home to Launch Complex 39, which has been the starting point for every NASA human spaceflight since 1968, including the Apollo and Space Shuttle missions.
The Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center is one of the largest buildings in the world by volume, standing at 526 feet tall and covering 8 acres.
The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which surrounds the Kennedy Space Center, is home to over 1,500 species of plants and animals, including several endangered species.
Visitors can see the Space Shuttle Atlantis up close at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where it is displayed as if in flight.
Launch Pad 39A is where the Apollo 11 mission, which first landed humans on the Moon, was launched in 1969.
The Kennedy Space Center plays a crucial role in NASA's Mars missions, including the launch of the Perseverance rover in 2020.
The Kennedy Space Center houses facilities where astronauts train for missions, including simulations of spacewalks and zero-gravity environments.
Visitors can watch rocket launches from designated viewing areas at the Kennedy Space Center, offering a unique opportunity to witness space exploration firsthand.
