If you can’t grab official tickets or don’t want to deal with the traffic of being on-site, there are plenty of alternate destinations to ground yourself for launch viewings. This is a map of some NASA-approved viewing spots beyond the Space Center grounds. Where to see the launch beyond the Kennedy Space Center Photo courtesy of 2022 Gateway Grand Open KSC SCOTO 45

The best way to purchase tickets is online, which you can then access on your phone at the front gate. Ticket options range from a simple admission to Launch Transportation Tickets and Rocket Launch Packages, which include admission to the Space Center and some special extra perks. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the closest spot for the public to see live launches-and if you watch the launch here, you can also listen to the accompanying expert commentary, enjoy access to the bleacher seating, and even see the center’s exhibits and attractions. Visitors can also see launches from other areas of the Kennedy Space Center and adjacent Cape Canaveral Space Force Station-but each type of rocket uses a different launch pad, so the opportunity is only available for some missions based on safety protocols. For more information about protocols for specific events, check out the KSC website. All Florida launches begin their journey at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station or Kennedy Space Center-but there is more than one launch pad and multiple types of tickets are available for purchase.ĭepending on the day and time of the officially scheduled launch, visitors can view rocket launches at the following locations: LC-39 Observation Gantry, Banana Creek Launch Viewing Area (adjacent to the Apollo/Saturn V Center), The Apollo/Saturn V Center lawn, and the main visitor complex with bleachers set up in designated viewing areas.

Cape canaveral rocket launch schedule