Folks who are interested in seeing Falcon Heavy launch tomorrow evening still have a chance to purchase tickets from the closest vantage point available to the general public: the Apollo Saturn V Center is 4.0 miles from the launch pad, and that location gives viewers the most intense launch viewing experience possible. The returning boosters will be 11.3 miles to the south, with a clear view of their final approach and landing burns.

Tickets are $70 per person and are currently available (12pm EST, 12/27/2023) at the KSCVC website. Similar launch tickets have been sold at the $250 per person price point, making this launch a bargain.

Talk of Titusville spoke with Rebecca Burgman, Sr. Manager Public Relations and Communications for Delaware North at KSC, and she told us that in addition to a Apollo Saturn V, regular admission to the Vistor’s Center will be required. “Any valid admission including annual passes will be honored on the day of the launch. Entrance will be available on a first-come basis with valid admission.”

Ms. Burgman also told us that ticket holders for previous Falcon Heavy USSF-52 launch attempts will need to purchase new tickets. “Tickets sold for the December 10 and December 11 attempts are considered used and not valid for this attempt as all launch transportation was completed on the December 11 attempt.”

The requirement for regular admission is standard practice at KSCVC. Still, it does allow for visitors to make a day of the experience – before departing for the viewing stands, guests may view exhibits such as the Space Shuttle Atlantis, an Orion capsule, the Mercury flight control center, a Dragon spacecraft as well as a Falcon side booster that was previously used for a Falcon Heavy mission.

Traffic entering and leaving the KSCVC facility is a concern and should be well considered by guests. “We do expect increased attendance during the holiday week and for the launch,” Burgman said. ”We highly recommend guests purchase admission in advance, arrive as early as possible and plan for increased traffic in the area, getting to the visitor complex and once inside. Guests can find helpful tips on our website:https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/info/holidays-in-space-visit-information#EventInformation.”