General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 1000
The 30 year history of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program comes to life inside Space Shuttle Atlantis®. Now the permanent home of the real orbiter, Space Shuttle Atlantis is the most magnificent venue for your evening event.
Your guests will proceed through two shows, each detailing the Space Shuttle Program and Atlantis’ most significant achievements. With the dramatic reveal of Atlantis, you will find yourself standing nose-to-nose with this spacecraft, elevated at a 43.21° angle with payload bay doors open as previously viewed only by astronauts in space. From there, guests will make their way down to the ground floor for the event.
Dining tables are placed under the center of the orbiter as she floats overhead. Throughout the evening, guests are encouraged to explore and experience over 60 interactive exhibits celebrating this groundbreaking era of space exploration!
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 250 People
Reception
Capacity: 1000 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 400
Named after the first director of Kennedy Space Center, the Debus Conference Facility highlights the pioneering spirit of America’s early space explorers and makes a stirring first impression. This facility is steeped in the excitement of early space exploration. Plus, guests are welcome to tour the Rocket Garden, directly adjacent to the facility. For evening events, you can have a breathtaking view of the Rocket Garden from inside the facility with the removal of privacy shades. The Rocket Garden is composed of spacecraft from the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs and provides a towering photo opportunity.
Attendees can draw inspiration from both the setting and the accomplishments it celebrates. This conference facility can be used in its full capacity as one room or converted into three functional rooms with each supported by a multimedia system and full-service kitchen staffed by an award-winning chef and her team.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 230 People
Reception
Capacity: 400 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 2000
Millions of people all over the world held their breath while a single man put his foot onto the Moon. The spirit, scope and scale of NASA’s Apollo Program are authentically captured in the visitor complex’s Apollo/Saturn V Center, an enormous 100,000-square-foot facility.
The dramatic centerpiece of the Apollo/Saturn V Center, and your event, is the gigantic 363-foot Saturn V Moon rocket— one of only three left in existence. This large-scale backdrop is ideal for standing receptions or seated dinners. Dining tables are placed directly under the rocket. Throughout the evening, get an up-close look at the moments that helped America win the race to the Moon as you and your guests tour the various exhibits.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 600 People
Reception
Capacity: 2000 People
Outdoor Venue
| Maximum Capacity: 200
Enjoy the Florida sunshine in the West Atlantis Pavilion. This outdoor space provides shade but allows your guests to enjoy the fresh coastal breeze. The ground is covered with an artificial grass, promoting comfort and cleanliness, and its open floor plan allows customization.
The Pavilion is a relaxed environment, perfect for a quick lunch or cocktail hour. The Pavilion is also an excellent option for a pre-event before a larger scale gathering inside Space Shuttle Atlantis®, as it is open to private events before Space Shuttle Atlantis and is close in proximity.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 100 People
Reception
Capacity: 200 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 150
Some heroes prefer spacesuits over capes. Inside Heroes & Legends, discover what it means to be a hero through first-hand accounts and personal artifacts from the United States’ pioneering astronauts. Your attendees will embark on an awe-inspiring journey designed to spark thought about how humans define a hero. The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame features compelling displays about these elite astronauts, and serves as a place where inductees are remembered and honored. Aspire for greatness in Heroes & Legends!
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 60 People
Reception
Capacity: 150 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 100
Travel to the Red Planet in Journey to Mars: Explorers Wanted. Discover NASA’s plans to explore deep space and test your knowledge with interactive games and simulators. Plus, see how big (and small!) NASA’s Mars rovers have been throughout the years by exploring full-scale mock-ups.
This multimedia-supported space is perfect for intimate business dinners, cocktail receptions or corporate presentations. Plus, a pre-existing stage is ideal for formal presentations and awards.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 60 People
Reception
Capacity: 100 People
