Kennedy Space Center Astronaut Training Experience Tour Ticket -- ATX immerses you in the world of today's Astronauts - an exciting combination of hands-on training and preparation for the rigors of spaceflight. You'll hear first-hand from Veteran NASA Astronauts as you progress through an authentic day of mission simulation and exploration.

Your training schedule provides a range of interactive activities, from the multi-axis trainer and the 1/6 gravity chair, to operating a full-scale Shuttle mock-up and taking the helm in Mission Control.

As part of your training, you'll take an exclusive tour of Kennedy Space Center. Stops include the Space Shuttle Launch Pads, the International Space Station Center and NASA's Press Site.

Kennedy Space Center Astronaut Training Experience Tour Length: 7 to 8 hours  Prices - including tax Our Adult Retail Rate: $268.50 Our Adult Internet Rate: $238.50 Savings: $30.00 Time: 9:15 am -selected Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Please check availability for specific dates  Summary: Tour does not provide hotel pick-up. Rates include 6% sales tax. This tour includes admission to Kennedy Space Center. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-838-8915. ** You will receive an E-Ticket for your tour/activity. We attempt to provide your E-Ticket within 72 hours (if your tour/activity is in less than 10 days). If your tour/activity is within the next 72 hours, your E-Ticket will be processed as quickly as possible. You will need to print your E-Ticket at www.reserve123.com/tickets; you must have your E-Ticket, or you will be charged again with no refund. There is a $3.95 processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.

Astronaut-In-Training Criteria

Mission participants must be 14 or older; participants under 18 must be accompanied by adult.

Includes ATX gear and lunch.

Schedule:

Check-in begins at 9:15 am
Program Start at 10:00 am
Program ends between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm

Kennedy Space Center Hours of Operation

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is open at 9:00 am every day of the year, except December 25 and certain launch days. Daily closing time varies during the year, but is never any earlier than 5:00 pm. The Astronaut Hall of Fame is open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Kennedy Space Center is located on the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Canaveral - 45 minutes east of Orlando.

Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour

Runs approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Tours start at 10:00 am and run continuously every 15 minutes. Last tour departs as early as 2:15 pm at some times in the year. There are two stops along the way, the LC-39 Observation Gantry and the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

Attractions at Kennedy Space Center

John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride and Jim Lovell are just a few names of the brave men and women that have launched into space from Kennedy Space Center, and now it's your turn to become a part of the space program. Your full day of exploration includes real space hardware, authentic attractions, inspiring exhibits and hands-on experiences that will make KSC the highlight of your Florida vacation.

The incredible accomplishments of the Apollo moon program return to life in the amazing Apollo/Saturn V Center. In back-to-back IMAX® theaters, you'll feel the thrill of space exploration on five-story screens as you "float" right alongside NASA Astronauts. On our guided tours into exclusive areas, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at Kennedy Space Center's working space flight facilities.

Strap in and experience interactive space flight simulators at the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Touch a real piece of Mars, see gigantic rockets, board the Space Shuttle Explorer and much more.

Interesting Notes:
~ Meet face-to-face with one of the few who have flown in space, "live" at the Astronaut Encounter
~ Touch a piece of Mars at the Exploration in the New Millennium
~ A chance to see the actual space shuttle and launch pads from the L39 Observation Gantry. ~ See a Space Shuttle model on a scale of 1:1
~ Kennedy Space Center NASA Bus Tour with stops at the International Space Station, the Observation Gantry to see the launch pads, and the Saturn V exhibit area
~ Unlimited access to the Visitors Complex exhibits such as IMAX Space Films, Rocket Garden, Robot Scouts, Universe Theater, Astronaut Encounter, Exploration in the New Millennium, Early Space Exploration, Nature and Technology

In the summer and fall, dress light, wear sunblock, and wear comfortable shoes. In the Winter and Spring, wear layered clothing.

Lunch is included.

We also offer a Kennedy Space Center Tour with transportation from Orlando to Cape Canaveral and return.

Tour does not provide hotel pick-up. Rates include 6% sales tax. This tour includes admission to Kennedy Space Center. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-838-8915.

Kennedy Space Center Tours is an independent ticket seller and is not affiliated with NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, or Delaware North Companies.