Kennedy Space Centre
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Kennedy Space Centre is a
world famous visitor attraction to the east of the popular tourist destination
Orlando, Florida. The visitor centre falls into the man-made and events category
of attractions. There is a wide range of things to do at Kennedy Space Centre
for all age groups from educational to entertainment.
The visitor centre started off
as a small trailer in the 1960s only offering small displays for visitors to
see. However over the years the centre has expanded greatly, offers a wide range of exhibits.
The centre has over 1.5 million visitors a year and is a must see attraction whilst your stay in
Orlando.
world famous visitor attraction to the east of the popular tourist destination
Orlando, Florida. The visitor centre falls into the man-made and events category
of attractions. There is a wide range of things to do at Kennedy Space Centre
for all age groups from educational to entertainment.
The visitor centre started off
as a small trailer in the 1960s only offering small displays for visitors to
see. However over the years the centre has expanded greatly, offers a wide range of exhibits.
The centre has over 1.5 million visitors a year and is a must see attraction whilst your stay in
Orlando.
Some Main Attractions Include:-
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ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME
This is a museum holding the
worlds largest collection of personal astronaut belongings. Entry to the museum
is included in the visitor complex admission.
This is a museum holding the
worlds largest collection of personal astronaut belongings. Entry to the museum
is included in the visitor complex admission.
ROCKET GARDEN
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Visitors can view a collection
of original and replica models of the rocket ships used to travel to outer
space. Some of the models also allow the guests an opportunity to enter the
rockets and give a life like experience of what sort of room the astronauts
would have had inside during their journeys.
of original and replica models of the rocket ships used to travel to outer
space. Some of the models also allow the guests an opportunity to enter the
rockets and give a life like experience of what sort of room the astronauts
would have had inside during their journeys.
Shuttle Launch Experience
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This is one of the fairly
newer attractions at Kennedy Space Centre. It is a simulated attraction which
gives guests an almost life-like experience of what it would be like to be in a
shuttle launch. Astronauts were included in the designing of the simulator, so
who would know better than those who have experienced it first
hand.
newer attractions at Kennedy Space Centre. It is a simulated attraction which
gives guests an almost life-like experience of what it would be like to be in a
shuttle launch. Astronauts were included in the designing of the simulator, so
who would know better than those who have experienced it first
hand.
Events At Kennedy Space Centre
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As well as these attractions
there are also many events which take place throughout the year at Kennedy Space
Centre. Visitors can book to have lunch with a real life astronaut, allowing
them the experience to ask any question they may have. There is also frequent
shuttle launches where guests can view a real life shuttle being launched to
space from the grounds of Kennedy Space Centre.
there are also many events which take place throughout the year at Kennedy Space
Centre. Visitors can book to have lunch with a real life astronaut, allowing
them the experience to ask any question they may have. There is also frequent
shuttle launches where guests can view a real life shuttle being launched to
space from the grounds of Kennedy Space Centre.