Did you know Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex began as a bus tour? During the dawn of NASA’s space program, the public flocked to the space coast to get a glimpse of America’s burgeoning space program and iconic launch sites. Building on this interest, local politicians and the NASA administrator at the time began a visitor program that started with self-driven tours. By the mid-1960s, popularity had grown so much that funding was approved for a visitor information center and formal bus tour. On July 22, 1966, the center opened with humble exhibits, restrooms, and a guided bus tour.
