Join Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for the Hubble Space Telescope 35th Anniversary

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a large, space-based observatory, which has revolutionized astronomy since its launch and deployment by the space shuttle Discovery in 1990.

April 25th, 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Over the decades, Hubble has made more than 1.6 million observations that furthered humans’ understanding of the cosmos.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is giving guests the opportunity to dive into the history-making space telescope from Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27 during the anniversary celebrations.

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Explore the following features, available all weekend:  

Visit the Information center before entering the visitor complex to pick up informational handouts* about this Great Observatory, sent by the Hubble Space Telescope team. 

Stop by Planet Play to pick up a copy of the Hubble Space Telescope Activity Packet*, then get a head start on the activities at the coloring station on the first floor of Planet Play. 

Do not miss Hubble 3D, playing inside the IMAX(R) theater. The documentary, narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, features real footage captured by IMAX cameras during Hubble servicing missions STS-61 and STS-125. This 44-minute film will be presented in 3D and can be seen at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:30 PM daily. Arrive 15 minutes early as late entries are not permitted. All films inside IMAX are included with admission and do not require a reservation. 

Beyond these limited-time offerings, remember to visit Space Shuttle Atlantis to see the full-scale replica of the Hubble Space Telescope and stop by the Hubble Space Telescope Theater for featurettes on its servicing missions. 

For more information:

https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/event/hubble-space-telescope-35th-anniversary-celebration/

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