ULTIMATE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER AND ASTRONAUT TRAINING EXPERIENCE


Item Number: 180

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $5,444

Online Close: Nov 7, 2010 8:00 PM EST

Bid History: 1 bid


Description


Enjoy a unique experience for 2 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, approximately 45 min. east of Orlando.  Your package includes:


Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) for 2: ATX immerses you in the world of today’s astronauts in an exciting combination of hands-on training in an authentic day of mission simulation, exploration and real life astronaut training.  (Participants must be at least 14 years old).


NASA Up Close Tour for 2 visits Kennedy Space Center’s industrial area to see the NASA headquarters, and the closest possible view of the Space Shuttle launch pads.  Plus, you’ll visit KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, get a view of the massive Vehicle Assembly Building, and NASA’s gigantic Crawler Transporters.


Group Lunch with an Astronaut: This session offers an up close opportunity to share in the excitement of space exploration through the eyes and personal stories of one of NASA’s best, all while enjoying a delicious meal. 


Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Admission for 2 allows you to view the ten-story high rockets from all eras of space exploration in the Rocket Garden, walk through a full-size Space Shuttle mock-up, see IMAX space films, and see an actual Gemini program capsule.  Visit includes the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame with interactive space-flight simulators.


Included in your admission, is the new Shuttle Launch Experience, an incredible journey of vertically launching into space and orbiting Earth aboard the Space Shuttle simulator.


Accommodation: Choose a four night stay at your choice of Hyatt Place Orlando/Universal or Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Mary or Hyatt Place Orlando/Convention Center.  Guests will enjoy a spacious guestroom and complimentary Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, and use of the Stay Fit fitness center.


Airfare:  Also included are two round-trip coach class tickets on American Airlines from anywhere in the contiguous United States or Canada to any other destination that American flies in the contiguous United States or Canada.  (tickets can be used independently of other parts of package if you prefer to use them for a different vacation).

Special Instructions


Expiration date of package is November 13, 2011.                All Parts of package subject to availability.    


Fiji-Westin Denarau Island Resort:  Blackout dates:  December 26, 2010-January 14, 2011, April 10-19. June2. and Se[t 26-Oct 4, 2011.  Air Pacific:  Flight must be booked at least 60 days in advance.  Blackout date:  December 31.

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