Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

59 seconds on NASA’s X-59: The Landing Gear ✈️ NASA test pilot Nils Larson shares a behind-the-scenes look at the X-59’s landing gear — from its F-16 origins to the role it plays during flight and landing. As testing continues, NASA’s one-of-a-kind X-plane moves closer to demonstrating quiet supersonic flight. ✨

A Dragon cargo spacecraft nears launch at 6:05pm ET today, weather permitting. Meanwhile, the Exp 74 crew inspected lab hardware, worked biomedical science, and prepped for a spacewalk. More... go.nasa.gov/4dcIB31

"It’s great to be with you in the people’s house." This week, NASA’s Artemis II crew visited the U.S. Capitol to speak with lawmakers, congressional staff, and special guests about their historic 10-day mission around the Moon and back. And, yes, Rise was there too!

NASA has been contributing to groundbreaking discoveries for over 65 years. On May 14, the visitor complex hosted NASA and Delaware North leadership for a groundbreaking of a different kind that continues the pioneering spirit both on Earth and off Earth. Stay tuned for more updates as this project takes flight!

POV: You’re coming home after a journey around the Moon. 🌕 Before reentering Earth’s atmosphere at the end of Artemis II, the Orion spacecraft’s crew module — carrying the astronauts — separated from the service module that provided propulsion and power throughout the mission.

#TBT to the rocket that first took us to the Moon! Stand underneath one of only three remaining Saturn V rockets and see the engines up-close at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. 🚀Five F-1 engines powered the first stage for liftoff 🌌Five J-2 engines on the second stage boosted the vehicle into space 🌙One J-2 engine sent astronauts toward the Moon

NASA is preparing to dock with commercial landers in Earth orbit with Artemis III in 2027 and send astronauts to the Moon with Artemis IV in 2028. Check out the full-scale prototype of @BlueOrigin’s Blue Moon Mark 2, now at @NASA_Johnson. go.nasa.gov/4txPtN6

Standing down from today’s launch of the CRS-34 mission the @Space_Station due to unfavorable weather conditions at the launch site. Now targeting Friday, May 15 for liftoff

NASA and SpaceX are standing down from today’s CRS-34 launch attempt. The next available launch opportunity is on Friday, May 15, at 6:05 p.m. ET.

A @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon cargo spacecraft atop counts down to launch at 6:50 p.m. EDT today live on @NASA+. Dragon will deliver new science and supplies to Exp 74 at 7:35 a.m. on Thursday. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Less than one hour until Falcon 9’s launch of Dragon’s 34th Commercial Resupply Services mission to the @Space_Station. Teams continue to monitor weather, which is currently 10% favorable for liftoff at 6:50 p.m. ET → spacex.com/launches/crs-34

Less than one hour until launch. The CRS-34 mission will deliver supplies and science to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services. Liftoff is targeted for May 13 at 6:50 PM. Tune in for live coverage of the mission about 20 minutes prior to liftoff: plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-vide…

Planning is underway for our Artemis III mission, which will test the capabilities of NASA's Orion spacecraft and one or both commercial landers from @BlueOrigin and @SpaceX as they meet and dock in Earth's orbit. Details: go.nasa.gov/4nvfifB

"Tower, this is Ghost Rider requesting a flyby." During his service with the Navy, astronaut Scott "Scooter" Altman doubled for Tom Cruise and other actors in F-14 flight scenes for the original Top Gun movie, released 40 years ago this week! Altman didn't just buzz the traffic control tower once, he did it nine times to get the right take for the movie!

RT @Space_Station: .@NASA and @SpaceX now target no earlier than 6:50pm ET Wednesday, May 13, for Dragon's launch to resupply to the Exp 74…

🚨LAUNCH UPDATE🚨 NASA and SpaceX are now targeting no earlier than Wednesday, May 13, at 6:50 PM for a Falcon 9 launch of the CRS-34 mission to the International Space Station.

Hi there, thanks for asking. Launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, mechanical, and operational factors. The visitor complex is not responsible for launch outcomes. We recommend keeping an eye on our website for the most up to date information on launch status. -Sam

@ExploreSpaceKSC @ExploreSpaceKSC We have tickets! With the rain today, how do we know if the launch is a go?

🚨LAUNCH ALERT🚨 🚀NASA and SpaceX will launch the CRS-34 mission to the ISS. ⏰NET May 12 at 7:16 PM 👀Watch liftoff and landing from The Gantry: bit.ly/3P7mvWf

NASA and SpaceX are targeting 7:16 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 12, for the next launch to deliver science, supplies, and equipment from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to the International Space Station.

Ken Cameron is our Astronaut of the Day until May 15! 💫 Stop by to hear about his 3⃣ Shuttle missions and 4,000 flight hours in 48 different aircraft. Explore more 💻: bit.ly/4cvMAr0

@Edelf65 Thanks for asking. The Gantry at LC-39 is the only available viewing location for this launch. Viewing from the Main Campus will not be available. -Brittany

@ExploreSpaceKSC With the LC-39 tickets sold out, which other options do we have to see the launch? Can we still view it from KSC with the general admission ticket?