Kennedy Space Center Collection (#8)

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.