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Although it's just 45 minutes from Orlando, the Kennedy Space Center is truly a world away. NASA's launch headquarters is full of intergalactic promise.

Take an inspirational and unforgettable journey through space and time. This unique experience has all the excitement of space travel, and it's located on a huge island wildlife refuge, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, eight times the size of Manhattan.

Come at the right time and you might get to see a launch. But even if you don't, experience interactive simulators, live shows and jaw-dropping encounters with massive rockets. Get a taste of what it's like to be an astronaut by taking part in the astronaut training experience.

Learn about living in space by taking a look around a full scale replica of the space shuttle Explorer. Or climb aboard the habitation module of the International Space Station and see the facilities that space station crew members use for living, sleeping and working.

The centre also has two giant IMAX^® cinemas where the dream of space flight comes alive. Experience surround sound, a five-storey screen, realistic 3D special effects and spectacular footage shot by NASA during actual missions. You'll feel like you're carrying out your own space exploration.