John F. Kennedy Space Center is America’s gateway to the universe and NASA’s launch headquarters. Just 45 minutes from Orlando, it is a working government facility where over 10,000 men and women daily push the limits of scientific knowledge. But it’s also a remarkable place for visitors to explore and make their own discoveries. Celebrating the past, present and future of mankind’s accomplishments, Kennedy Space Center is part of any great Florida vacation. This is the only place on Earth where you can tour launch areas, meet an Astronaut, see giant rockets, train in spaceflight simulators, and even view a launch.