Kennedy Space Center Collection (#7)

Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy
Cape Canaveral, Florida, April 20, 2010 - Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Space Shuttle Discovery sits ready on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
August 24, 2009 - Space Shuttle Discovery is poised for liftoff on the STS-128 mission from pad 39a at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Kennedy Space Center
July 15, 2009 - Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Journey: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Journey - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Not all those who wander are lost. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien

Space Shuttle Atlantis clears the tower at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida
November 16, 2009 - Space Shuttle Atlantis clears the tower at the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, as it commences mission STS-129

Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from its launch pad toward Earth orbit
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 11, 2009 - Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in to Earth orbit and rendezvous with the Hubble Space Telescope

Space Shuttle Endeavour inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center
September 19, 2008 - Shortly before midnight, space shuttle Endeavour leaves the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center

Space Shuttle Discovery on the runway at the Kennedy Space Center
March 28, 2009 - Space Shuttle Discovery passes the control tower on Runway 15 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, concluding the 13-day

Space Shuttle Discovery launch
May 31, 2008 - Space Shuttle Discovery and its crew head toward Earth-orbit and a scheduled link-up with the International Space Station

Lift-off of Space Shuttle Discovery
Cape Canaveral, Florida, March 15, 2009 - Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center into Earth orbit

Gemini 5 spacecraft on its launch pad
July 22, 1965 - Overall view of Launch Pad 19 showing Gemini-5 spacecraft atop the Gemini Launch Vehicle 5 during a wet mock simulation exercise

Mercury-Redstone 3 missile on launch pad, Cape Canaveral, Florida
1961 - Mercury-Redstone 3 missile standing alone on launch pad, Cape Canaveral, Florida

The John F. Kennedy Space Center, Americas spaceport, is located along Floridas eastern shore on Cape Canaveral. Established as NASAs Launch Operations Center on July 1, 1962

Space Shuttle Atlantis and Endeavour sit on their launch pads at Kennedy Space Center
April 18, 2009 - On Launch Pad 39B (left) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour stands just a few miles from space shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39A (right)

Space shuttle Atlantis approaching Runway 33 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida
Cape Canaveral, Florida - Back dropped by a crystal-clear blue sky, space shuttle Atlantis belly is visible as it approaches Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center in

Technicians begin to roll the rotating service structure from Space Shuttle Discovery
August 24, 2009 - On Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians in the rotating service structures control booth begin to roll the structure from space shuttle Discovery

An Atlas vehicle is shown as it is raised into its launch gantry. This Atlas attempted to launch a Mercury spacecraft (without any astronauts aboard) into orbital flight

Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from its launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Cape Canaveral, Florida, November 16, 2009 - Space shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Kennedy Space Centers Launch Pad 39A into orbit

Nighttime view of the Apollo 13 space vehicle
Cape Canaveral, Florida, March 24, 1970 - Nighttime, ground level view of Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, showing the Apollo 13 (Spacecraft 109/Lunar Module 7/Saturn 508)

Space shuttle Endeavour is framed by a windsock at the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
July 11, 2009 - Space shuttle Endeavour is framed by a windsock at Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida awaiting launch on the STS-127 mission

Space shuttle Atlantis sits on Launch Pad 39A after rollout from the Vehicle Assembly
March 31, 2009 - Space shuttle Atlantis sits on Launch Pad 39A after rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building. The shuttle sits atop the mobile launcher platform

The RSS Rollback to the final mission of Endeavour STS-134 at Cape Canaveral, Florida

Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA

Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft C018 / 1863
Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft. Payload fairing containing the MSL spacecraft being moved to the launch pad. The fairing protects the spacecraft during launch

Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft C018 / 1858
Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft. Payload fairing containing the MSL spacecraft being prepared for the move to the launch pad

Apollo 11 launch, 16 July 1969
Apollo 11 launch. US flag flying as the Apollo 11 Saturn V rocket launched at 09:32 local time (EDT) on 16 July 1969. On board were US astronauts Armstrong, Michael Collins and Aldrin

Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for STS-123 mission to the International Space Station. John F. Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. March 11, 2008

VAB building at sunrise, Cape Canaveral, KSC, Titusville, Florida

The final mission of Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134 on Pad 39A at Cape Canaveral, Florida

Launch of shuttle mission STS-70, July 13 1995

Space Shuttle launch, artwork. The Space Shuttles, used by NASA, the US space agency, are reusable rockets that glide back to the surface after they re-enter Earths atmosphere at the end of each

STS-116 launch, Space Shuttle Discovery
STS-116 launch. Space Shuttle Discovery launching from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, at 20:47 local time on 9 December 2006, on mission STS-116 to the International Space Station (ISS)

Space Shuttle launch

Failed Return to Flight launch
Failed " Return to Flight" launch. Space shuttle Discovery at Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, on 13 July 2005

Endeavour shuttle launch, mission STS-126. Space Shuttle Endeavour launching from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA

Ares V rocket, artwork
Ares V rocket, computer artwork. This is a depiction of what this cargo launcher will look like when launching from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA

Space shuttle main engines. Also seen are the reaction control system thruster pod (white with black circles), the rudder and speed brake (top centre)

NASA vehicle assembly building. This building was built in the 1960s to assemble Saturn V rockets for the Apollo programme and now stores the space shuttle fleet

NASA vehicle assembly building. This building was built in the 1960s to assemble Saturn V rockets for the Apollo programme and now stores the space shuttle fleet

Apollo Service Module thruster quad on display. This thruster, a type of reaction control system (RCS), was used for NASAs Apollo program of manned missions to the Moon

Kennedy Space Center Rocket Garden, at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida, USA. This rocket garden contains rockets that were intended for use

Mercury-Atlas rocket. This is an Atlas rocket with a Mercury spacecraft on top. Project Mercury took place from 1959 to 1963, succeeding in putting the first US astronaut in space on 5 May 1961

Saturn V rockets F-1 engine. The Saturn V was the launch vehicle for NASAs Apollo program of manned missions to the Moon. The Apollo program took place between 1961 and 1975

John F. Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States of America, North America

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"Exploring the Final Frontier: Kennedy Space Center" Step back in time to witness history at the Kennedy Space Center, where dreams of space exploration became a reality. This iconic site holds a treasure trove of memories and achievements that have shaped mankind's understanding of the universe. In 1961, the Kennedy Space Center witnessed an extraordinary event - the first US manned space flight. It was here that Alan Shepard embarked on his historic journey into space, forever changing our perception of what is possible. The center also played host to another groundbreaking moment when the majestic Space Shuttle Endeavor took flight. Its sleek design and technological advancements propelled us further into the cosmos, paving the way for future missions. Venturing inside Apollo Lunar Module interior feels like stepping foot on another world altogether. The cramped quarters serve as a reminder of humanity's determination to conquer new frontiers and set foot on celestial bodies beyond Earth. Witnessing an Apollo 4 launch is an awe-inspiring experience that leaves spectators breathless. The sheer power unleashed by this colossal rocket reminds us of our own insignificance in comparison to the vastness of outer space. From Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, we watched with bated breath as Space Shuttle Discovery lifted off into orbit. It symbolized human ingenuity and resilience as it soared towards unknown horizons. The Rocket Garden stands tall as a testament to man's quest for knowledge and exploration. Here you can marvel at towering Saturn V rockets alongside Command and Service modules from Apollo 13 – relics from one of NASA's most daring rescue missions. Gazing upon heat resistant tiles adorning shuttles evokes admiration for scientists who meticulously engineered these protective barriers against re-entry temperatures exceeding thousands of degrees Celsius – ensuring astronauts' safe return home. Retired shuttles and rockets stand proudly within these hallowed grounds; silent witnesses to countless journeys taken by brave men and women who dared defy gravity itself.