Florida’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to star alongside Hollywood A-listers, in the upcoming summer movie, “Fly me to the Moon”
The movie features Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum and Woody Harrelson, and is released this Friday, July 12.
The movie plot follows the fortunes of a couple during the 1960s space race and the historic Apollo 11 moon landing.
The movies features highlights of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, including:
The Rocket Garden – where NASA’s Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs are represented in the garden of giants. Visitors can enjoy a tour through the history of early rocket science, with a space expert.
Saturn V Rocket – filmed for the movie, the Saturn V rocket on display at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s Apollo/Saturn V Center, is one of only three remaining Saturn V rockets in the United States. It is 60 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty.
Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) – the historic building is a major highlight of the visitor complex Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour. Completed in 1966 for the assembly of the Apollo/Saturn V moon rocket, The VAB, remains a central element of NASA’s plans to launch people and equipment deep into space.
Astrovan – also located inside the Apollo/Saturn V Center is the astrovan, which was used to transport astronauts from crew quarters to the launch pad. This was utlized for filming with the stars sitting inside it for certain scenes.
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex allow visitors to explore the past, present and future of space exploration through original experiences, displays, artifacts and activities.
For more information, visit www.kennedyspacecenter.com
