SpaceX Rocket Launch on June 20, 2014 at KSC

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (June 17, 2014) – Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering a “front row seat” to view the June 20 SpaceX launch, which is scheduled for 6:08 p.m. From the Apollo/Saturn V Center inside Kennedy Space Center, the closest possible public viewing area, guests will have a direct view of the Falcon 9 rocket on the launch pad and the exciting liftoff. Viewing also will be available at the Visitor Complex.

A limited number of tickets for launch viewing from the Apollo/Saturn V Center are available for purchase. Launch viewing includes mission control coverage beginning at 5 p.m. and is available to Visitor Complex guests for $20 plus the cost of admission. Admission to the Visitor Complex is $50 plus tax for adults and $40 plus tax for children 3-11.  Bus boarding to the Apollo/Saturn V Center for guests who purchase launch transportation tickets is available via the KSC Tour Buses throughout the day. Guests should arrive at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex no later than 4:00 p.m. to allow time for transportation to the Apollo/Saturn V Center for launch viewing. 

The viewing area at the Apollo/Saturn V Center features an open lawn and bleacher section overlooking the Banana River. Food concessions and restroom facilities are available at the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

Launch viewing, featuring live mission control commentary, also is available from the Visitor Complex and is included in daily admission. Launch date, time and viewing locations are subject to change.

The Falcon 9 rocket will launch from Launch Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Falcon 9 rocket will launch six second-generation ORBCOMM communications satellites to provide two-way data messaging services for global customers.

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