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Take a Walk Behind the Gates of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Step behind the gates of the Kennedy Space Center to look at launch sites and operational facilities. This section also houses the iconic Apollo/Saturn V Center. Keep reading to see a list of all the attractions here.

Quick Tips: 

Duration of Visit: 1-3 hours

Location: Bus Tour Entrance next to the Constellation Plaza

Wheelchair Accessibility: Yes

Restaurants: The Right Stuff Gift Shop (only snacks)

Behind the Gates | Attractions

Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour

The KSC Bus Tour takes you to restricted areas including operational facilities used for launches.

Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour

Kennedy Space Center Explore Tour

Tour the Visitor Complex and more with an expert tour guide and learn more about the facilities at the Kennedy Space Center.

Fly With an Astronaut

On this guided tour, you get to step aboard the Shuttle Launch Experience® along with an astronaut. Lunch is included in this tour.

Vehicle Assembly Building

The VAB has housed the Saturn V Moon rockets since the 1960s as well as the space shuttle launch configuration. Currently, it is being used for the Space Launch System.

Launch Complex 39a

Used as the site of many space shuttle launches including the Apollo missions, this site is now used by SpaceX to launch the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.

Launch Complex 39b

Previously used for the Apollo missions, this space is now being used by NASA for future Space Launch Systems.

Gantry at LC-39

Explore the Enhanced Gantry at LC-39! Discover the legacy and future of space exploration with the upgraded gantry at Launch Complex 39. This iconic structure offers a new view on historic missions and those to come.

Gantry at LC-39

Frequently Asked Questions About the Behind the Gates Mission Zone

A. The entrance to Behind the Gates is next to the Constellation Plaza inside the Visitor Complex.

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