25 NASA Astronauts to attend Grand Opening of Heroes & Legends at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on November 11-12

Heroes & Legends
Join 25 NASA astronauts at Kennedy Space Center on November 11-12 for the grand opening of Heroes & Legends.

Gemini and Apollo space program astronauts Buzz Aldrin, James Lovell and Thomas Stafford are just a few of the 25 NASA astronauts who will be at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on November 11-12 to attend the grand opening of Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.

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.

A schedule of public events follows:

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.
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.
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.
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 KennedySpaceCenter.com, and watch the video of Destination: Mars, a limited-time attraction currently featured at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex:

Walk on the Red Planet inside Destination: Mars at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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