Aerial of Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission

Aerial of Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission

Aerial of Orion Returns to KSC after Successful Mission

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana welcomes NASA civil service and contractor employees and their families to the IMAX theater at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida for the 2013 KSC Honor Awards Ceremony. Kennedy conducts its Annual Honor Awards Ceremony each spring. During the ceremony, the center's director and deputy director present deserving employees with various awards in the form of medals and certificates. The ceremony is open to all employees and broadcast to employees who are unable to attend. For more information about NASA's Kennedy Space Center, visit http://www.nasa.gov/kennedy. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana addresses NASA civil service and contractor employees and their families attending the 2013 KSC Honor Awards Ceremony in the IMAX theater at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Kennedy conducts its Annual Honor Awards Ceremony each spring. During the ceremony, the center's director and deputy director present deserving employees with various awards in the form of medals and certificates. The ceremony is open to all employees and broadcast to employees who are unable to attend. For more information about NASA's Kennedy Space Center, visit http://www.nasa.gov/kennedy. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Kennedy Space Center employees and their guests participate in the Diamond Tour de KSC at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct. 22, 2022. This unique event, held for the first time since 2019, was part of the Safety organization’s Fall Into Safety and Health event, and named “diamond” to honor the center’s 60th anniversary. Cyclists covered three different routes and rode by historic landmarks, completing a total of about 37 miles.

Participants in the Diamond Tour de KSC pause for a selfie at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex before beginning their bicycle routes at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct. 22, 2022. This unique event, held for the first time since 2019, was part of the Safety organization’s Fall Into Safety and Health event, and named “diamond” to honor the center’s 60th anniversary. Cyclists covered three different routes and rode by historic landmarks, completing a total of about 37 miles.

Two cyclists participate in the Diamond Tour de KSC at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct. 22, 2022. In the background is the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This unique event, held for the first time since 2019, was part of the Safety organization’s Fall Into Safety and Health event, and named “diamond” to honor the center’s 60th anniversary. Cyclists covered three different routes and rode by historic landmarks, completing a total of about 37 miles.

NASA Associate Administrator and retired astronaut Bob Cabana speaks to participants in the Diamond Tour de KSC at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex before beginning their bicycle routes at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct. 22, 2022. This unique event, held for the first time since 2019, was part of the Safety organization’s Fall Into Safety and Health event, and named “diamond” to honor the center’s 60th anniversary. Cyclists covered three different routes and rode by historic landmarks, completing a total of about 37 miles.

Participants in the Diamond Tour de KSC pause for a photo with the Spaceperson at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex before beginning their bicycle routes at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct. 22, 2022. This unique event, held for the first time since 2019, was part of the Safety organization’s Fall Into Safety and Health event, and named “diamond” to honor the center’s 60th anniversary. Cyclists covered three different routes and rode by historic landmarks, completing a total of about 37 miles.

Kennedy Space Center employees and their guests participate in the Diamond Tour de KSC at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct. 22, 2022. This unique event, held for the first time since 2019, was part of the Safety organization’s Fall Into Safety and Health event, and named “diamond” to honor the center’s 60th anniversary. Cyclists covered three different routes and rode by historic landmarks, completing a total of about 37 miles.

Kennedy Space Center employees and their guests return to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex after completing the Diamond Tour de KSC at the NASA spaceport in Florida on Oct. 22, 2022. This unique event, held for the first time since 2019, was part of the Safety organization’s Fall Into Safety and Health event, and named “diamond” to honor the center’s 60th anniversary. Cyclists covered three different routes and rode by historic landmarks, completing a total of about 37 miles.

Kennedy Space Center employees, award recipients, families and friends attend the 2019 KSC Honor Awards Ceremony on April 18, 2019. Held inside the IMAX Theater at the Florida spaceport’s visitor complex, the ceremony honored both civil servants and contractors for their contributions to NASA and Kennedy.

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana addresses attendees during the 2019 KSC Honor Awards Ceremony on April 18, 2019. Held inside the IMAX Theater at the Florida spaceport’s visitor complex, the ceremony honored both civil servants and contractors for their contributions to NASA and Kennedy.

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana addresses attendees during the 2019 KSC Honor Awards Ceremony on April 18, 2019. Held inside the IMAX Theater at the Florida spaceport’s visitor complex, the ceremony honored both civil servants and contractors for their contributions to NASA and Kennedy.

Kennedy Space Center employees, award recipients, families and friends attend the 2019 KSC Honor Awards Ceremony on April 18, 2019. Held inside the IMAX Theater at the Florida spaceport’s visitor complex, the ceremony honored both civil servants and contractors for their contributions to NASA and Kennedy.

Shawn Quinn, director of Engineering at Kennedy Space Center, addresses attendees during the 2019 KSC Honor Awards Ceremony on April 18, 2019. Held inside the IMAX Theater at the Florida spaceport’s visitor complex, the ceremony honored both civil servants and contractors for their contributions to NASA and Kennedy.

Cyclists pause in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to rest during Kennedy Space Center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the VAB, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists take off from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at the start of the center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists pedal away from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), continuing on Kennedy Space Center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the VAB, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana stands suited up and ready to go prior to the start of the center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists pose for a photo with the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) faintly in the background during Kennedy Space Center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the VAB, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

A cyclist gives two thumbs-up as she rides away from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the starting point of the center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists take off from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at the start of the center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists pose for a photo within a frame promoting the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo Moon landing prior to the start of Kennedy Space Center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists pedal down Kennedy Parkway toward the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) during Kennedy Space Center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving center employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the VAB, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists pose for a photo in front of SpaceX’s launch tower, supporting the company’s Crew Access Arm, at historic Launch Pad 39A during Kennedy Space Center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Space Shuttle Landing facility and others.

Cyclists ride past the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) during Kennedy Space Center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the VAB, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists take off from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at the start of the center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists pedal away from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), continuing on Kennedy Space Center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the VAB, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists wave as they pass by during Kennedy Space Center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the VAB, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Participants riding a tandem bicycle take part in Kennedy Space Center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

A cyclist takes off from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at the start of the center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists take off from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at the start of the center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists ride away from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the starting point of the center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists take off from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at the start of the center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists take off from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at the start of the center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Cyclists pedal away from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and Launch Control Center, continuing on the Kennedy Space Center’s annual Tour de KSC. The bicycle tour took place March 30, giving Kennedy employees and guests the opportunity to choose from three different routes that ranged from seven to 33 miles along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the VAB, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana addresses cyclists participating in the center’s annual Tour de KSC bicycle tour prior to its start on March 30. Employees and guests had the opportunity to choose from three different routes, ranging from seven to 33 miles, along some of the Florida spaceport’s most notable facilities such as the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Shuttle Landing Facility and historic Launch Pad 39A, among others.

STS-60, Commander Charlie Bolden arrived at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. Along with five fellow crew members. Bolden will spend a couple of days at KSC participating in the Termianl countdown Demonstration Test. STS-60 is currently slated for liftoff from Pad 39A around February 3.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Community leaders, business executives, educators, and state and local government leaders were updated on NASA Kennedy Space Center programs and accomplishments during KSC Center Director Bob Cabana’s Center Director Update at the Debus Center at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Attendees talked with Cabana and other senior Kennedy managers and visited displays featuring updates on Kennedy programs and projects, including International Space Station, Commercial Crew, Ground System Development and Operations, Launch Services, Center Planning and Development, Technology, KSC Swamp Works and NASA Education. The morning concluded with a tour of the new Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the visitor complex. For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/kennedy. Photo credit: NASA/Daniel Casper

Aerial view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Aerial view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Exterior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Aerial view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Exterior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Aerial view of KSC Headquarters Building

Aerial view of KSC Headquarters Building

Aerial view of KSC Headquarters Building

Exterior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Exterior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Aerial view of KSC Headquarters Building

Aerial view of KSC Headquarters Building

Aerial view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Exterior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Exterior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Exterior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Exterior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Exterior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Exterior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Exterior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Exterior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Aerial view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Exterior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

Interior view of KSC Headquarters Building

2018 KSC Honor Awards inside the IMAX theater at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

2018 KSC Honor Awards inside the IMAX theater at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

2018 KSC Honor Awards inside the IMAX theater at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

One of several Environmental Continuous Air Monitors, or ECAMS, is located in the Space Coast area on July 27, 2020, in preparation for launch of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission on July 30. The ECAMS are updated versions of those that were used for the launch of Curiosity. The Data Collection and Assessment Center uses information from the network of remote monitoring devises, including several that are located in areas for specific weather forecasting reported back to the operations center.

A close-up view of one of several Environmental Continuous Air Monitors, or ECAMS, located in the Space Coast area on July 27, 2020, in preparation for launch of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission on July 30. The ECAMS are updated versions of those that were used for the launch of Curiosity. The Data Collection and Assessment Center uses information from the network of remote monitoring devises, including several that are located in areas for specific weather forecasting reported back to the operations center.

One of several Environmental Continuous Air Monitors, or ECAMS, is located in the Space Coast area on July 27, 2020, in preparation for launch of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission on July 30. The ECAMS are updated versions of those that were used for the launch of Curiosity. The Data Collection and Assessment Center uses information from the network of remote monitoring devises, including several that are located in areas for specific weather forecasting reported back to the operations center.

A close-up view of one of several Environmental Continuous Air Monitors, or ECAMS, located in the Space Coast area on July 27, 2020, in preparation for launch of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission on July 30. The ECAMS are updated versions of those that were used for the launch of Curiosity. The Data Collection and Assessment Center uses information from the network of remote monitoring devises, including several that are located in areas for specific weather forecasting reported back to the operations center.

A close-up view of one of several Environmental Continuous Air Monitors, or ECAMS, located in the Space Coast area on July 27, 2020, in preparation for launch of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission on July 30. The ECAMS are updated versions of those that were used for the launch of Curiosity. The Data Collection and Assessment Center uses information from the network of remote monitoring devises, including several that are located in areas for specific weather forecasting reported back to the operations center.

A close-up view of one of several Environmental Continuous Air Monitors, or ECAMS, located in the Space Coast area on July 27, 2020, in preparation for launch of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission on July 30. The ECAMS are updated versions of those that were used for the launch of Curiosity. The Data Collection and Assessment Center uses information from the network of remote monitoring devises, including several that are located in areas for specific weather forecasting reported back to the operations center.