Launch Director Tour of Space Shuttle AtlantisNASA's Space Shuttle Program is rich with 30 years of innovative technology and advances in space exploration. The Launch Director Tour of Space Shuttle Atlantis with Mike Leinbach gets you up close to this incredible period in NASA's history.
See space shuttle Atlantis with her last launch director, Mike Leinbach, and learn about the risks and rewards of the Space Shuttle Program from an insider. The tour begins with a walking tour along the incredible spacecraft from nose to engines. From there, blast off in the Shuttle Launch Experience®, putting yourself in the seat of an astronaut launching into low-Earth orbit.
Finally, visit Forever Remembered, the memorial honoring the astronauts who lost their lives in space shuttle missions STS-51L Challenger and STS-107 Columbia. Mr. Leinbach will offer a unique insight as he led the Columbia Reconstruction Team after the tragedy.
All guests will receive a digital picture and a signed lithograph of Mr. Leinbach. You will also be able to purchase his book "Bringing Columbia Home" from the retail shop located at the exit of Space Shuttle Atlantis, with the opportunity to have Mr. Leinbach sign your copy of his book.
Price: $65 for adults, in addition to daily admission. Space is limited to 30 participants, so reserve your space early! The tour is offered select dates throughout the year. On each date, tours run twice a day at the following times: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 - 4:30 PM.
posted 05-07-2019 02:01 PM
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