Hubble Space Telescope 35th Anniversary Celebration
Add This Event to Your CalendarDate: Apr 25 - Apr 27, 2025
Location: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Celebrate 35 Years of Discovery with the Hubble Space Telescope
April 25–27, 2025 | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Join us for a special three-day celebration honoring the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope's historic deployment. Since launching in 1990, Hubble has made over 1.6 million observations, transforming our understanding of the cosmos.
From Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27, guests are invited to explore Hubble’s incredible legacy through interactive activities, expert talks, and immersive experiences:
Featured Activities:
🌌 Hubble Information Center
Pick up exclusive handouts provided by the Hubble team before entering the visitor complex.
🎨 Planet Play – Activity Sheet & Coloring Station
Stop by Planet Play to grab a Hubble-themed activity sheet and visit the first-floor coloring station to start the fun.
🪐 Journey to Mars – Expert Presentations (Saturday & Sunday only)
Meet Florida Tech astrophysics faculty, who’ve worked directly with Hubble data. Presentations at:
10:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:30 PM
🎥 IMAX® Hubble 3D
Experience Hubble 3D, narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, featuring real IMAX footage from servicing missions STS-61 and STS-125.
Showtimes: 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM
Included with admission. Arrive 15 minutes early—no late entry permitted.
🛰️ Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit
See a full-scale replica of the Hubble Space Telescope and view featurettes in the Hubble Theater, highlighting its legendary servicing missions.
Celebrate the legacy of a telescope that changed the way we see the universe.
Included with admission. No reservations required.