Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA, the inspiring true story of how renowned Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols pioneered the NASA recruiting program to hire people of color and the first female astronauts, will open in movie theaters nationwide February 2,4 and 6, 2021, courtesy of Fathom Events.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host its annual “Salute to Brevard” from October 12-18. During that time, Brevard resident ticket pricing will be $19 for adults and $14 for children ages 3 – 11 (plus tax).
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering guests a chance to enjoy a “Launch and a Movie” on Tuesday, September 29.
During Launch and a Movie, guests will view the launch of SpaceX’s GPS III SV04 after a showing of the short film “Journey To Space,” all under the stars and from the safety and comfort of their own vehicle.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has announced it will reopen to guests effective Thursday, May 28, 2020, with reduced admission, attendance limits, and some attractions unavailable.
NASA, in partnership with The Astronauts Memorial Foundation and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, will host NASA’s Day of Remembrance on Thursday, January 30 at the Space Mirror Memorial.
The ceremony will honor all astronauts who have sacrificed their lives while furthering the cause of space exploration and discovery.
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Mission, and Central Florida is celebrating all week long!
If you want to take part in the fun, here is a list of events scheduled for the 50th anniversary remembrance:
NASA announced it has selected eight new research teams to collaborate on research into the intersection of space science and human space exploration as part of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI).
One of those teams is the Center for Lunar and Asteroid Surface Science (CLASS), led by Dan Britt at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans have announced a new partnership to create a one-of-a-kind bronze statue honoring the historic spaceflight.
The seven-foot-tall bronze statue, set upon a four-foot-tall concrete base, will depict Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.