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Unique Experiences

Kennedy Space Center Space Pass and Astronaut Training Experience with 4-Night Stay for 4

Item Number
144
Estimated Value
Priceless
Opening Bid
2398 USD

Item Description

  • Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) for 4
  • Discover KSC Tour for 4
  • Lunch with an Astronaut
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Admission for 4
  • 4-night stay (1 room) in a standard guest room at your choice of participating Hyatt Place Hotels in Orlando
  • Complimentary booking

Enjoy a unique experience for four at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, approximately 45 minutes east of Orlando. With so much to do, you may want to spread out your visit over two days!

Item Special Note

Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) for 4

ATX immerses you in the world of today’s Astronauts – an exciting combination of hands-on training and preparation for the rigors of spaceflight. You’ll hear first-hand from veteran NASA Astronauts as you progress through an authentic day of mission simulation, exploration and real-life astronaut training. Participants must be at least 14 years of age for this experience.

Discover KSC Tour for 4

On this exciting NASA tour, you’ll visit Kennedy Space Center’s industrial area to see NASA KSC's headquarters and get the closest possible view of the Space Shuttle launch pads. Plus, you’ll visit KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, get a view of the massive Vehicle Assembly Building, and NASA’s gigantic Crawler Transporters.

Lunch with an Astronaut

This session offers an up-close opportunity to share in the excitement of space exploration through the eyes and personal stories of one of NASA’s best, all while enjoying a delicious meal.  An impressive roster of astronauts have appeared since the program’s inception in 2001, among them Wally Schirra, John Glenn, Jim Lovell, Gene Cernan, Walt Cunningham, Story Musgrave and Jon McBride.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Admission for 4

Tour Kennedy Space Center, view 10-story high rockets from all eras of space exploration in the Rocket Garden, walk through a full-size Space Shuttle mock-up, see IMAX® space films on gigantic five-story screens, and see an actual Gemini program capsule on display in Early Space Exploration.  Visit includes the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame with interactive space-flight simulators.

Included in your admission, is the new Shuttle Launch Experience, an incredible journey of vertically launching into space and orbiting Earth aboard the Space Shuttle.  Guest “crew members” strap in for this all-too-real simulation, which immerses visitors in the sights, sounds and feelings of a Space Shuttle launch, designed under the guidance of NASA and veteran Space Shuttle astronauts. 

Hyatt Place

Enjoy a 4-night stay in one standard guest room at your choice of these Hyatt Place properties:

Hyatt Place Orlando/Universal

Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Mary

Hyatt Place Orlando/Convention Center

Guests will enjoy a spacious guestroom with a 42" flat panel high-definition television, the signature Hyatt Grand Bed, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the hotel. Guests at Hyatt Place may purchase signature hot breakfast entrees along with Starbucks specialty coffees or enjoy a free continental breakfast. Hyatt Place also offers a variety of freshly prepared, café quality items, including made-to-order entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads and pizza which guests can order 24 hours a day, seven days a week via a touch screen menu in the Guest Kitchen or from the Guest Host.

The complimentary Stay Fit fitness center is equipped with state-of-the-art Life Fitness cardio and strength equipment. Featuring the most advanced LCD touch screen consoles in the fitness industry, the cardio machines let users watch their TV programming while exercising. 

NOTE: Upgrades available for the Hyatt Regency Orlando Int’l Airport or the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress for an additional fee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance.  Reservations are subject to availability.  Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.  All purchases are non-refundable.  Packages cannot be resold.  Suggested retail value is calculated using rack room rates.  Ground transportation is not included.