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NASA Astronauts to Gather for Grand Opening of Heroes & Legends
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Featuring
the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Presented by Boeing
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Kennedy Space
Center Visitor Complex, November 11-12, 2016
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Cape
Canaveral, FL – November 2016 / Newsmaker Alert / Gemini and Apollo
space program astronauts Buzz Aldrin, James Lovell and Thomas Stafford
are just a few of the revered NASA astronauts who will be at Kennedy
Space Center Visitor Complex next week to commemorate the grand opening
of Heroes
& Legends featuring the U.S.
Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing.
Designed
to be the first stop upon entering the complex, Heroes & Legends will
use the early years of the space program to explore the concept of heroism,
and the qualities that define the individuals who inspired their generation.
The 20,000-square-foot, retro-fitted building will marry cutting-edge technology
with mesmerizing special effects, priceless artifacts and thought-provoking
exhibits. The overall experience is meant to instill a renewed sense of
pride and a more in-depth understanding and appreciation of the qualities
of heroism represented by NASA’s pioneering astronauts.
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A
schedule of public events follows:
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November
11-13: Complimentary admission will be offered for active and retired
members of the military, as well as veterans. Family members will receive
up to 3 tickets at a 50 percent discount.*
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Friday,
November 11: All guests are invited to join more than 25 NASA astronauts,
including Buzz Aldrin and Jim Lovell, as well as the children of Neil Armstrong,
Alan Shepard and others, to celebrate the grand opening of Heroes &
Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame presented by Boeing.
The program will begin at 10 a.m. and guests will be welcome to experience
the new attraction after the program.
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Saturday,
November 12: Two different Tell Me a Story…Live! shows will take place
in the Astronaut Encounter Theater. Space shuttle astronauts Rhea Seddon
and Mary Cleave will discuss the topic of Women in Space at 11 a.m. At
1 p.m. Apollo astronauts Al Worden and Walter Cunningham will share memories
of the historic Apollo program.
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Saturday,
November 12: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation will host the Astronaut
Autograph & Memorabilia Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry to the event
is included with admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Signing
fees will apply for autographs.
For more
information on Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, call 877-313-2610
or visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com.
*Verification
(and purchases) for active duty service men, women, retirees and veterans
must be completed online via Accesso and its affiliation with ID.me.Purchases
made at the front entrance will be eligible to receive the offer with proof
of a valid active duty or retiree military ID.
About
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy
Space Center Visitor Complex brings to life the epic story of the U.S.
space program, where NASA made history and where it’s still being made.
Experience a full day or more of fun and educational activities, including
the Kennedy Space Center Tour featuring the Apollo/Saturn V Center with
an actual Saturn V moon rocket, Space Shuttle Atlantis®, Shuttle Launch
Experience®, IMAX® A Beautiful Planet 3D and Journey To Space 3D
films, Astronaut Encounter, Journey To Mars: Explorers Wanted, Science
on a Sphere, Rocket Garden, the new Cosmic Quest and many other interactive
exhibits. Opening Nov. 16, 2016, is Heroes
& Legends featuring the U.S.
Astronaut Hall of Fame®. Only 45 minutes from Orlando, Fla., Kennedy
Space Center Visitor Complex opens daily at 9 a.m. with closing times varying
by season. Admission is $50 + tax for adults and $40 + tax for children
ages 3-11. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers annual passes starting
at $75 + tax for adults and $60 + tax for children ages 3-11. For more
information, call 877-313-2610 or visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com.
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Contacts:
Kennedy
Space Center Visitor Complex
Andrea
Farmer
Public
Relations Manager
321-449-4318
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