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Kennedy Space Center gears up for Atlas V Rocket Launch, March 25

 

Rocket2Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex guests can experience the breathtaking sights and sounds of the launch of an Atlas V rocket as it lifts off on Tuesday, March 25. Visitors may enjoy a front row seat to view the launch from the Apollo/Saturn V Center, the closest possible public viewing area, and from viewing areas at the Visitor Complex. Launch viewing is included in daily admission.

The rocket will blast off from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with the launch scheduled for 2:48 p.m. EST.

Located along the Banana River and only three miles from the launch pad, the Apollo/Saturn V viewing area offers the closest public viewing opportunity in Brevard County. This viewing area will feature live launch countdown commentary. Space for launch viewing at the Apollo/Saturn V Center is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Launch viewing from select areas at the Visitor Complex also will feature live mission control commentary.

Bus boarding for the Apollo/Saturn V Center begins at 10 a.m.

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will launch a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office,

Admission tickets may be purchased at www.KennedySpaceCenter.com or by calling 877-313-2610.

 

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