The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex near Orlando, Florida, is set to star alongside Hollywood stars Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum and Woody Harrelson in the film “Fly me to the Moon,” which is set to open internationally on Friday, July 12.
The film, which is set to be set against the backdrop of the 1960s space race and NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing, tells the fictional story of marketing genius Kelly Jones (Johansson), whose world collides with that of Cole Davis (Tatum), a NASA employee tasked with the difficult job of keeping America’s mission to land a man on the moon afloat.
The film, which blends drama with comedy, is set to be one of the hottest releases this summer and features many of the majestic elements found at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, including:
- The Rocket Garden: Where NASA’s Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs are represented in this garden of giants. Visitors can enjoy a tour through the history of early rockets, with narration from an expert space communicator.
- Saturn V Rocket: Filmed for the film, the Saturn V rocket, found in the Apollo/Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, is one of only three Saturn V rockets remaining in the United States. Standing 370 feet tall, it is 60 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty. Visitors can walk beneath this towering giant and fully appreciate the size and complexity of the type of rocket that launched humans to the Moon more than 50 years ago.
- Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB): Large enough to house three Empire State Buildings, the historic building features prominently in the film and is a highlight of the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour. Completed in 1966 for the assembly of the Apollo/Saturn V moon rocket, the VAB remains central to NASA’s plans to launch people and equipment into space on exploration missions.
- Astrovan: Also located inside the Apollo/Saturn V Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, this building was used to transport astronauts from crew quarters to the launch pad. It was used to film some scenes in which actors sit inside.
Viewers inspired by the film can get a real “space fix” at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The attraction allows visitors to discover the past, present and future of space exploration by immersing themselves in authentic and original experiences, exhibits, artifacts and activities.
Tickets to the visitor complex are for one or two days. A two-day ticket can be used up to six months after purchase.
A special Adult Pay Kids Prices promotion is valid for those who purchase through an agency until August 30, 2024.