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From Mercury to Artemis ft. the Smithsonian

May 6 2026
Before the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex welcomed guests to its modern-day destination we see today, it started with just a self-guided driving tour and a walk-in information trailer. From there, the complex only grew with the active spaceport to inspire and educate the public with highly visual and tangible exhibits featuring the past, present, and future of American spaceflight.
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WeChooseToGoToKennedy
Podcast

From Mercury to Artemis ft. the Smithsonian

Before the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex welcomed guests to its modern-day destination we see today, it started with just a self-guided driving tour and a walk-in information trailer. From there, the complex only grew with the active spaceport to inspire and educate the public with highly visual and tangible exhibits featuring the past, present, and future of American spaceflight.

May 6, 2026

WeChooseToGoToKennedy
Podcast

Behind the Glass: Preserving Rocket History

From Mercury to Artemis, highly innovative spacecraft has been designed to withstand millions of pounds of thrust and the harsh conditions of space-- but how do they stand the test of time? In episode 2.03, join your hosts on a behind-the-scenes of restoring, preserving and displaying our space exhibits with artifacts manager and registrar Madeline Calise. Have any questions? Message us on social at @ExploreSpaceKSC on X and @kennedyspacecenter on Facebook and Instagram. Go beyond and discover something real at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

May 6, 2026

WeChooseToGoToKennedy
Podcast

Go/No Go: Inside the Firing Room

Kennedy Space Center is known for being the heart of rocket launches, but the brains behind it all come from the firing room—where the best and brightest handle preparations for liftoff and all things in between. In episode 2.02, join your hosts as they give an inside look into launch control with retired NASA Test Director Debra Kral.

February 27, 2026

WeChooseToGoToKennedy
Astronauts

Back to the Moon and Beyond

After over 50 years, humans are returning to the Moon—and NASA is taking that next big leap. Following in the footsteps of the uncrewed Artemis I mission in 2022; Artemis II will not only demonstrate the capabilities of the rocket and spacecraft but develop our understanding of human sustainability within deep space environments.

January 29, 2026

WeChooseToGoToKennedy
Astronauts

New Year, New Moon Rocket with Robert Pearlman

In episode 1.08, join your hosts as they wrap up 2025 with festive fun and look forward to all things space in the new year.

December 17, 2025

WeChooseToGoToKennedy
Astronauts

A Freeze-Dried Turkey Feast and NASA Space Food Systems

In episode 1.07, join your hosts as they go from food lab-to-shuttle ‘dining table’ with a retired NASA food scientist and a former Discovery astronaut.

November 20, 2025

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