Spend a night ‘Under the Stars:’ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers after-hours event

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – Nighttime views of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex are typically reserved for late-night rocket launches.

On Friday night, however, guests can explore attractions for an after-hours event called “Kennedy Under the Stars” for a galactic glow party. This time, rewind 25 years and celebrate Y2K!

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From 6:30 to 10 p.m., guests will have the unique opportunity to explore all main campus attractions, including iconic features like Space Shuttle Atlantis, Shuttle Launch Experience, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, and Spaceport KSC.

The complex said the venue will come alive with the colors of the cosmos through glow-in-the-dark elements, featuring a DJ-led techno party, cosmic glow miniature golf, vibrant chalk art by local artists and bar and lounge areas illuminated with an array of colors.

The colors of the cosmos come to life through illuminated experiences:

• Video DJ in the Rocket Garden showing your favorite early 2000s music videos

• Techno DJ dance party in NASA Central

• Cosmic Glow Miniature Golf under the massive Saturn 1B rocket

• Multisensory science experiments from our STEAM Team

• Glowing bar and lounge areas

• Live entertainment

Plus, where else on Earth can you spend your Friday night with real astronauts? Meet veteran NASA astronauts Curt Brown and Sandy Magnus during the event.

Many of the main visitor complex’s attractions will stay open late. You’ll have more time to explore with less crowds.

Attractions Open to Guests:

• Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing®

• Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex®

• Spaceport KSC®

• Hyperdeck (with an on-site reservation)

• Journey To Mars: Launched by United Launch Alliance

• Space Shuttle Atlantis®

• Shuttle Launch Experience®

• 3D space film beginning at 7:00 PM®

Adding to the stellar atmosphere, guests will have the chance to spend their Friday night in the company of Veteran NASA astronauts Curt Brown and Sandy Magnus. The event also features select visitor complex restaurants and retail stores, offering guests a chance to savor signature cocktails crafted during this year’s Taste of Space events, along with delightful food and wine available for an additional charge.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the night, like a signature “Flip Maneuver” cocktail, Moon Mac Burger and galactic cupcakes. Select retail stores will remain open as well so you can add to your collection of NASA gear. Annual passholders will receive discounts on food and a 30% savings on retail items.

Tickets for the next Kennedy Under the Stars are now on sale.

Tickets for “Kennedy Under the Stars” are priced at $65, plus tax per person. Click Here to purchase tickets.

Tickets grant entry to the event only and does not include the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour or Apollo/Saturn V Center. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex stressed that costume masks concealing the face and props resembling weapons are prohibited for security reasons.

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