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Kennedy Space Center ATX (Astronaut Training Experience)

Kennedy Space Center ATX (Astronaut Training Experience)
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Cape Canaveral, Space Coast, Florida   
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£139.00
Prices shown are a guide to standard adult prices generally available, including any applicable per ticket fees - other concessions may also be available.
For use from
Tue, 20th May 2008
For use to
Tue, 30th December 2008
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Please remember that vouchers for this are exchanged at the Astronaut Hall of Fame, which is NOT located within the Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Complex but is located approximately 8 miles before the Visitor Complex entrance and is an approximate 10 minute drive away.

The Programme includes the following:

Train Like An Astronaut From the multi-axis trainer to the 1/6-gravity chair, ATX guarantees to move guests in ways they’ve never moved before. The training schedule provides a range of interactive activities from simulating a Space Shuttle mission to receiving a space program briefing from an actual astronaut.

You Are Go For Launch! In a motion-based simulator guests will experience the different aspects of an astronaut’s training. Guests will be excited as they receive their T-minus five countdown with their new team operating a full-scale shuttle mock-up and taking the helm in a realistically outfitted mission control. Then they will wait until they hear the words everyone wants to hear “We Have Liftoff!” With these words the crew will be on their way to high earth orbit to rendezvous and dock with the International Space Station to perform critical repair and drop off needed supplies. From start to finish it’s a realistic look at what astronauts and Mission Control achieve together every time NASA launches a manned mission.

Go Behind The Scenes Also as part of the ATX experience guests will be taken on an exclusive tour into highly restricted areas of the Kennedy Space Center. Along the bus tour, stops include the Space Shuttle Launch Pads, the International Space Station Center (only available to ATX participants) and NASA’s Press Site.

Lunch A Gourmet Lunch will be provided as part of this package

IMPORTANT INFORMATION


- Guests must be 14 or older

- participants MUST present photo ID upon check-in at the Astronaut Hall of Fame (also please refer to the special security information further in this document)

- Due to the highly interactive nature of the ATX Program, it is preferred that all participants wear a form of athletic footwear

- Shorts and trousers are recommended (no skirts)

- Participants should be free of neck and back injuries

- Some height and weight restrictions apply on certain simulators

- If there are certain missions in progress tour routes and schedules may be altered to accommodate this

ATX Participants should check-in directly at the Astronaut Hall of Fame and they should do so by 9am. Directions to Astronaut Hall of Fame are given at the beginning of this document. It is imperative that guests bring Photo ID when checking in due to security reasons. If guests require any further information before their visit they can call the KSC information number on 321-449-4400, open between the hours of 9am & 5pm.

SPECIAL SECURITY INFORMATION


Due to the military action being taken abroad, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has increased security on property. As of this time, the following items are not permitted at the Visitor Complex:

- Fire arms of any type (with or without a permit)
- Ammunition (live or spent)
- Pepper/mace sprays
- Knives of any size
- Box cutters or like items
- Nail clippers with knife blades
- Any other sharp/pointed items, including pointed scissors or nail files

Additionally:

Coolers, luggage or other large bags are not permitted through the front gate.
All bags, purses and other items will be opened and inspected at the Visitor Complex. (Procedures to search all bags carried into the complex by visitors & employees are actions taken as part of the increase in security and not part of a specific threat to our facilities.)

No outside food items are permitted on property.
ON LAUNCH DAY, BACKPACKS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON PROPERTY. If any of the above items are discovered, you will be asked to return them to your vehicle. If you choose not to return the items to your vehicle, they will be confiscated by Security and will not be returned to you.


Travel Info


From Orlando on State Road 528

Travel east on SR 528 until you reach the SR 407 exit going to Kennedy Space Center and Titusville. Take SR 407 until it dead ends into SR 405. Turn right (east) onto SR 405 and follow the signs for Kennedy Space Center. You will travel approximately 9 miles on SR 405. The KSC Visitor Complex will be on your right.

From Orlando on State Road 50

Travel east on SR 50 until you pass under the I-95 overpass. The next intersection is SR 50 and SR 405. Turn right (east) onto SR 405 and follow the signs for Kennedy Space Center. You will travel approximately 11 miles on SR 405. The KSC Visitor Complex will be on your right.

From North on Interstate 95

Traveling from the north (Daytona Beach), continue along I-95 and take Exit #215 (SR 50). Turn left (east) onto SR 50. The next intersection is SR 50 and SR 405. Turn right (east) on to SR 405 and follow the signs for Kennedy Space Center. You will travel approximately 11 miles on SR 405. The KSC Visitor Complex will be on your right.

From South on Interstate 95

Traveling from the south (Miami), continue along I-95 and take Exit #212 (SR 407). Head east/north on SR 407 until it dead-ends into SR 405. Turn right (east) on SR 405 and follow the signs for Kennedy Space Center. You will travel approximately 9 miles on SR 405. The KSC Visitor Complex will be on your right

Special Needs


The Center is wheelchair accessible and wheelchairs and strollers are free of charge with a valid photo ID. Many of the tour buses are also outfitted to accommodate wheelchairs and in addition a separate van is available for people who require special assistance.