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NASA History

Shuttle's Final Flight: The End of an Era

On July 8, 2011, space enthusiasts flocked to Florida’s Space Coast to take in the conclusion of the shuttle program and STS-135—the final flight of space shuttle Atlantis.

July 24, 2026

This publicity photo is part of the official NASA Kennedy Space Center archive. The chronological catalog numbers prefix assigned to this photo session begins with KSC-66C, where the "66" designates the year 1966. NASA and Trans World Airlines (TWA) officially commenced these guided public tours on July 22, 1966.
Attraction Spotlights

The History of the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour

Revisit the tour’s humble beginnings and explore how it has evolved over the years, alongside America’s space program.

July 22, 2026

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex main ticket plaza throughout the mid-to-late 1990s.
Attraction Spotlights

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex History: A 21st Century Attraction

For this next blog in the series, we take a look at the rapid growth the visitor complex experienced in the 21st century.

June 22, 2026

Guests plan their tour sometime between 1965 and 1966.
Education

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex History: Humble Beginnings

In 2026, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the bus tour alongside the 250th anniversary of the United States. In honor of these milestones, we look back at where it all began and how the visitor complex has evolved over the years. This first blog in the series highlights the early days of Kennedy Space Center's visitor program.

June 12, 2026

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Astronauts

Back to the Moon and Beyond

After over 50 years, humans are returning to the Moon—and NASA is taking that next big leap. Following in the footsteps of the uncrewed Artemis I mission in 2022; Artemis II will not only demonstrate the capabilities of the rocket and spacecraft but develop our understanding of human sustainability within deep space environments.

January 29, 2026

Apollo 17 lunar rover on the moon
NASA History

Apollo 17 - 50th Anniversary of the Last Moon Landing

December 7, 2022

A place mat with utensils and vacuum sealed food that is eaten in space
Astronauts

How Do Astronauts Eat in Space?

October 8, 2021

Space suits throughout the years on display
NASA History

A History Buff's Guide to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

August 2, 2021

Apollo 15 crew
Astronauts

The 50th Anniversary of Apollo 15: A Record-Breaking Mission

July 26, 2021

Rocket launch pad with sunset in the background
NASA History

The Dawn of the Shuttle Program 40 Years Ago

April 2, 2021

Featured Flashback
Astronauts

Featured Flashback Apollo 14 Astronaut Asks What Is Consciousness

January 1, 2021

Satellite in space
Astronauts

The 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions about the International Space Station

October 23, 2020

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