Astronaut Training Experience

Have you ever imagined yourself at the controls of the Space Shuttle? Feeling the g-forces of space flight? Or preparing for launch at Kennedy Space Center?

Pure Galactic and Kennedy Space Center have launched ATX. ATX immerses you in the world of today's Astronauts -an exciting combination of hands-on training and preparation for the rigors of space flight. Veteran NASA Astronauts helped design the program, and you'll hear first-hand from them as you progress through an exciting day of mission simulation and exploration of the busiest launch facility on Earth.

Your full-day "X-perience" includes:
- Spaceflight Training Simulators
- Full Scale Space Shuttle Mission Simulation
- VIP Tour of Kennedy Space Center
- ATX Gear (including Mission Polo Shirt)

Space is infinite. But ATX openings are not:
- Mission participants must be 14 years of age or older.
- Mission participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Check-in begins at 9:15 am
- Program Start at 10:00 am
- Program ends between 4:30 pm & 5:00 pm
- Some height and weight restrictions apply on certain simulators.
Shorts or pants recommended (no skirts). Athletic footwear preferred. Participants should be free of neck and back injuries. Tour may be altered or closed due to operational requirements.

Train Like an Astronaut:
Your training schedule provides a range of interactive activities, from the multi-axis trainer and the 1/6 gravity chair, to operating a full-scale Shuttle mock-up and taking the helm in Mission Control.

Exclusive Tour
As part of your training, you'll take an exclusive tour of Kennedy Space Center. Stops include the Space Shuttle Launch Pads, the International Space Station Center and NASA's Press Site. Due to their interactive nature, ATX crews are small and advance reservations are required.