New attraction offers immersive, historic experience at Kennedy Space Center
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has unveiled 'The Gantry at LC-39,' a new immersive attraction.
Located within the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, The Gantry at LC-39 combines interactive exhibits with stunning views, highlighting the intersection of human achievement and natural beauty.
Photos: New attraction offers immersive, historic experience at Kennedy Space Center
'The Gantry at LC-39 marks a bold step forward in our mission to spark curiosity and foster learning among the next generation of explorers,' said Therrin Protze, Chief Operating Officer at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
The attraction features several key experiences designed to engage visitors with the history and future of space exploration.
The Earth Information Center (EIC) offers a dynamic data hub with an immersive theater show, hyperwall display, and interactive exhibit gallery, providing insights into planetary changes affecting life on Earth.
Visitors can also enjoy the Rocket Build Interactive, where they can design and virtually launch rockets, experiencing the thrill of space flight from a launch site with views of Kennedy Space Center's working space ports.
A launch viewing area allows guests to watch real rocket launches, enhanced by a large LED screen looping media content.
Interactive exhibits provide educational activities, including gamified experiences exploring various launch complexes using binoculars and informational graphics.
The Test Fire Simulation offers a visceral thrill, allowing guests to stand under a full-scale rocket engine during a simulated static fire test, complete with sound, light, and cooling mist.
The shaded courtyard features climbable animal sculptures and interpretive graphics, telling the story of Kennedy Space Center's location.
An artifact from a retired Mobile Launch Platform connects guests to the historic launch pads nearby.
An outdoor dining area provides a space for guests to relax and enjoy self-service dining adjacent to the Crawlerway, featuring a Crawler-Transporter tread artifact.
Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Buzz Feed
4 days ago
- Buzz Feed
12 Questions I Need Answered In "The Devil Wears Prada 2"
Last month, production began on The Devil Wears Prada 2. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, and Tracy Thomas are reprising their roles as Miranda, Andy, Nigel, Emily, and Lily, respectively, and Kenneth Branagh, B.J. Novak, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Justin Thoreaux, and Pauline Chalamet are but a few of the newcomers joining the cast. The film is slated for a May 1, 2026 release and I, personally, need answers to the following questions and closure on the following story lines: Where did Andy go after Runway? The Devil Wears Prada ended with Andy interviewing for a new role at The New York Mirror — which Miranda gave her a glowing* review for — so I can't wait to see what Andy's made of her career. *Miranda said that Andy was her greatest disappointment and also that the EIC would be an idiot not to hire her — when it comes to Miranda, you can't get shinier than that! What's Miranda up to? We don't have many details regarding the plot of TDWP 2, so I am curious as to how and why Andy and Miranda's paths come to cross again 20+ years later. Where do things stand with Nate and Christian? As of today, neither Adrian Grenier (Nate) nor Simon Baker (Christian) are confirmed to return for the sequel, so what does that mean for Andy and her paramours? Last we saw, Andy left things open with Nate — who got a job in Boston as a sous-chef — after leaving Simon high and dry in Paris, so I'm curious to understand what happened between them! Follow up for Nate specifically: Has he made any upgrades or modifications to his grilled cheese recipe? Or is he sticking by his $8 worth of Jarlsberg (adjusted for inflation)? Did Miranda ever make it up to Nigel after she gave Jacqueline his job? In TDWP, Nigel was supposed to join forces with fashion designer James Holt (Daniel Sunjata) as his creative director. However, in a ploy to keep her job as editor-in-chief of Runway, Miranda maneuvered things so that Jacqueline would get the job instead of Nigel. That man deserves every flower available in the flower shop! After Andy left Runway, did she keep in touch with Nigel or Emily? The film ended with Andy bestowing her Parisian wardrobe to Emily and Emily telling the new assistant that she "has big shoes to fill." Did they remain friends (if that was even what they really were)? Did anyone develop better work/life balance? The 2000s were very different from the 2020s — you can be successful at work AND have a semblance of a social life. Did Andy's better friends? They all SUCKED in TDWP — they belittled her job and made her feel bad about wanting to work in fashion, so I hope for Andy's sake that they became better I hope she dumped them all and took all her products and freebies with her! How does Miranda feel about the rise of social media, influencers, and the overall accessibility of fashion? Let us not forget Miranda's iconic "cerulean" monologue — but those were the old times, when fashion and trends were gatekept and made by those at the top rather than the ubiquitous nature that they are now. Can't wait to see Miranda's reactions to popular TikTok trends. Did it ever come out that two random girls from NYC got to read Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows before it came out? Like, if I were them, I would have told EVERYONE that Harry was the last horcrux. Will there be another iconic fashion montage? This scene truly altered my brain chemistry. Last, but not least, DOES ANDY STILL HAVE THE CHANEL BOOTS? Those would be a family heirloom in my household. Sadly, none of these will be answered until next year (HOPEFULLY), so, until then, I shall wait with bated breath. In the meantime, watch the original The Devil Wears Prada on Hulu or Disney+ now.
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Yahoo
Crew-11 Countdown: Astronauts set to launch Thursday from Florida's Space Coast
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch another crewed space mission from Florida. SpaceX is preparing to launch Crew-11 from Kennedy Space Center on Thursday. Liftoff is scheduled for 12:09 p.m., with a backup launch opportunity on Friday. The Crew-11 mission plans to send four astronauts to the International Space Station. Crew-11 features Commander Zena Cardman, Pilot Michael Fincke, and Mission Specialists Kimiya Yui and Oleg Platonov. During their stay on the ISS, the crew will conduct research to prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit. Following stage separation, Falcon 9's first stage is expected to land at Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Yahoo
New attraction offers immersive, historic experience at Kennedy Space Center
There's now a new way to experience space history at the Kennedy Space Center. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has unveiled 'The Gantry at LC-39,' a new immersive attraction. Located within the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, The Gantry at LC-39 combines interactive exhibits with stunning views, highlighting the intersection of human achievement and natural beauty. Photos: New attraction offers immersive, historic experience at Kennedy Space Center 'The Gantry at LC-39 marks a bold step forward in our mission to spark curiosity and foster learning among the next generation of explorers,' said Therrin Protze, Chief Operating Officer at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The attraction features several key experiences designed to engage visitors with the history and future of space exploration. The Earth Information Center (EIC) offers a dynamic data hub with an immersive theater show, hyperwall display, and interactive exhibit gallery, providing insights into planetary changes affecting life on Earth. Visitors can also enjoy the Rocket Build Interactive, where they can design and virtually launch rockets, experiencing the thrill of space flight from a launch site with views of Kennedy Space Center's working space ports. A launch viewing area allows guests to watch real rocket launches, enhanced by a large LED screen looping media content. Interactive exhibits provide educational activities, including gamified experiences exploring various launch complexes using binoculars and informational graphics. The Test Fire Simulation offers a visceral thrill, allowing guests to stand under a full-scale rocket engine during a simulated static fire test, complete with sound, light, and cooling mist. The shaded courtyard features climbable animal sculptures and interpretive graphics, telling the story of Kennedy Space Center's location. An artifact from a retired Mobile Launch Platform connects guests to the historic launch pads nearby. An outdoor dining area provides a space for guests to relax and enjoy self-service dining adjacent to the Crawlerway, featuring a Crawler-Transporter tread artifact. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
