Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

The epicenter of humankind’s greatest adventures, #KennedySpaceCenter Visitor Complex is your launch pad to experiencing and exploring the #NASA Story. 🚀💫

[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex @ExploreSpaceKSC]

The first RS-25 engine for Artemis III has arrived in the Vehicle Assembly Building! Four RS-25 engines will be integrated into the engine section of the core stage.

📸: NASA/Frank Michaux

[NASA's Kennedy Space Center @NASAKennedy]

🦅 Happy National Eagle Day!

Today we celebrate with Kennedy’s resident family of bald eagles – two adults and two fuzzy eaglets – who spent this spring thriving in the wildlife refuge at America’s premier multi‑user spaceport.

National Eagle Day is celebrated annually on June 20 to honor the bald eagle, the United States’ national symbol, and to promote its conservation.

[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex @ExploreSpaceKSC]

The countdown is on! ⏱️ While Artemis III is assembled in the Vehicle Assembly Building, teams are busy in the Launch Control Center. Teams participate in simulations for terminal count, propellant loading and more to prepare for launch day. 🚀 Drive past the VAB and LCC on the Bus Tour, included with admission.

[NASA's Kennedy Space Center @NASAKennedy]

The official start of building the @NASAArtemis III powerhouse. 🚀

The first of four RS-25 engines for the Artemis III core stage is now inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy! These powerful engines – providing two million pounds of thrust at liftoff – will help propel Orion on humanity’s next chapter of lunar exploration.

[International Space Station @Space_Station]

Different teams. Same planet. One crew. 🌎🏆

As the World Cup continues, the space station astronauts continue the pursuit of exploration, innovation, and inspiration helping pave the way for future crewed missions to the Moon and Mars and improving life for all of us on Earth.

[NASA History Office @NASAhistory]

On this day in 1983, Sally Ride launched aboard Space Shuttle Challenger on STS‑7, becoming the first American woman to fly in space.

Beyond this historic milestone, Dr. Ride's passion for inspiring young people to explore science and math is part of her lasting legacy.

[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex @ExploreSpaceKSC]

🚀 Launch into an unforgettable day! Join veteran NASA astronaut Anna Fisher, the first mother in space, for an exclusive Fly With An Astronaut tour on June 19, 20 or 21. Explore behind NASA's gates, enjoy a private catered lunch, and hear personal stories from spaceflight history. This small group experience includes Space Shuttle Atlantis and Shuttle Launch Experience. Limited availability! https://t.co/YTlKmVOTnm

[NASA's Kennedy Space Center @NASAKennedy]

Explore the universe with us! The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA’s next space observatory, launching to a point in space ONE MILLION MILES away.

Submitted names will be uploaded to an SD card attached to the observatory. Add your name: https://t.co/jsITaJYkEQ

[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex @ExploreSpaceKSC]

Sam Gemar is our Astronaut of the Day until June 21! 👨‍🚀
💫 Stop by to hear about his 3️⃣ space shuttle missions.
Explore more 💻: https://t.co/5bSVMIFOlJ

[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex @ExploreSpaceKSC]

Experience a simulated static test fire at The Gantry at LC-39 — complete with sound, dynamic light and mist. The Gantry is included with admission via the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour. Plan your visit today! https://t.co/XEEDuT23TN

[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex @ExploreSpaceKSC]

🇺🇸 This summer, celebrate America's pioneering spirit at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! Join us in July as we honor our nation's curiosity, courage, and innovation—at the place where America continues to reach for the stars. 🚀 Check out our Celebrating USA events and be part of the legacy! https://t.co/54OrzkGw0Z

[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex @ExploreSpaceKSC]

Hear from retired NASA engineer and project manager, Jon Cowart, on the latest episode of We Choose To Go To Kennedy. Jon shares his incredible journey working on Atlantis and why this orbiter will always be his baby. 🚀 https://t.co/iLnf7Dh3ME

Come see Atlantis displayed like no other spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! 🛰️

[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex @ExploreSpaceKSC]

Charlie Walker is our Astronaut of the Day until June 16! 👨‍🚀
💫 Stop by to hear more about his 3️⃣ space shuttle missions as a Payload Specialist!
Explore more 💻: https://t.co/Pe2NTxpgJk

[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex @ExploreSpaceKSC]

#ICYMI This is the major Artemis III news this week! 👇
🚀The final segments of the solid rocket boosters (SRBs) have arrived at a rail yard near Kennedy Space Center and will be transferred to Kennedy’s Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility for processing.
🧑‍🚀NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas, along with ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano, were announced as the crew of Artemis III.

[NASA's Johnson Space Center @NASAJohnson]

Bresnik. Parmitano. Rubio. Douglas. 🚀

On this week’s #HWHAP, meet the Artemis III crew and hear how they’re preparing to test the capabilities needed for future lunar missions. https://t.co/kKymoq5DbP

[Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope @NASARoman]

Have you ever wanted to have your name 'Roman' a million miles away?

Now you can! Send your name along the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, scheduled to launch Aug. 30, 2026!

Sign up here: https://t.co/mSLkvPLgVB

Submissions close July 12.

[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex @ExploreSpaceKSC]

LIFTOFF! Go #Falcon9!

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

Watch Falcon 9 launch 29 @Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida https://t.co/YVgxRrZL2H

[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex @ExploreSpaceKSC]

SpaceX is currently targeting 8:37 AM for launch of the next Starlink mission. Tune in about 10 minutes prior to liftoff for a live webcast: https://t.co/3ERccbJzDh

[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex @ExploreSpaceKSC]

DYK astronauts on the International Space Station use soccer balls to demonstrate mass distribution? Learn more with astronaut Jessica Meir as the World Cup kicks off ⚽

[NASA's Kennedy Space Center @NASAKennedy]

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 launched from Kennedy to the @Space_Station earlier this year.

As the World Cup kicks off today, see how the crew is using soccer balls at the orbiting laboratory for space exploration on and off the soccer field. https://t.co/gyZ2F1ES8f