Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has confirmed that visitors can observe the Space Launch System rocket positioned at Launch Complex 39B as part of the included bus tour during February and March 2026.
The SLS rocket prepares for NASA’s Artemis II mission, a crewed lunar orbit flight marking the first human journey beyond low Earth orbit since 1972. The mission involves astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen on a 10-day trip to demonstrate deep space capabilities.
The Artemis II launch, originally planned for early February, now targets no earlier than March 2026, extending the viewing period for the Moon-bound rocket. The complex, located less than one hour from Orlando, provides access to real spaceflight artefacts and ongoing mission insights. Single-day admission costs €71 per adult and €62 per child, with two-day tickets at €84 per adult and €75 per child.
The opportunity allows guests to witness the rocket up close before its departure on a historic voyage farther into space than any human has travelled in over 50 years. The SLS and Orion spacecraft build on the uncrewed Artemis I test flight from 2022. The visitor complex opens daily at 09:00 with varying closing times by season.
Kennedy Space Center shared in a written statement Visitors to Florida’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex this February and March will have the opportunity to witness an extraordinary sight: the mighty Space Launch System (SLS) rocket standing on the famous Launch Complex 39B, ready to send astronauts back to the Moon for the first time since 1972. This is the very rocket that will send astronauts on NASA’s Space Launch System Artemis II mission – a journey around the Moon – and guests can see it up close as part of the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour, included with the cost of admission.
