Tickets on sale for after-hours ‘Kennedy Under the Stars’ space event

Event taking place Feb. 2

Kennedy Under the Stars (KSC)

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to transform for an exclusive after-hours event, “Kennedy Under the Stars,” on the evening of Feb. 2.

On Wednesday, the complex said tickets are now on sale for this extraordinary experience that encourages space-themed costumes and promises an enchanting night of exploration.

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From 6:30 to 9:30 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.

Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex (Kennedy Space Center)

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.

Adding to the stellar atmosphere, guests will have the chance to spend their Friday night in the company of Veteran NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson and Nicole Stott. 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.

For annual passholders attending the event, there are added perks, including discounts on food and a 30% savings on retail items. Tickets for “Kennedy Under the Stars” are priced at $65, plus tax per person, with a special rate of $55, plus tax for annual passholders. Complimentary parking is provided for all attendees.

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 stresssed that costume masks concealing the face and props resembling weapons are prohibited for security reasons.

Tickets are available for purchase on the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex website.

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