KSC 60th Anniversary
For 60 years, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida has played a vital role in our nation’s space program. In July 1962, the Launch Operations Center was established, and by December 1963, it was renamed the John F. Kennedy Space Center. Join us as we celebrate six decades of exploration with historical footage, print-ready materials, and logos below.
Quick Facts
Built in 1965, the Vehicle Assembly Building has been modernized to host several different kinds of rockets and spacecraft.
As of Fiscal Year 2021, KSC generated over $5.2 billion through the employment of more than 12,000 government and contract workers.
Kennedy: Six Decades of Making History
Click here for a video of Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro, as she welcomes news media to the center and talks about the pride she feels as Kennedy honors the past while looking forward to the future of space exploration.
Economic Impact
Kennedy has a direct impact on Florida’s economy. As of Fiscal Year 2021, the spaceport generated over $5.2 billion through the employment of more than 12,000 government and contract workers. For more data:
Historical Resources and Footage
Click here for historical resources and footage – from pre-Apollo era content, to the Apollo 11 lunar landing, to more recent aerial imagery of the Florida spaceport.
Kennedy Space Center: 60 Years in Photos
KSC at 60: Leading the Way From Mercury to Mars
Milestone Events
Download the above poster here.
2022 at a Glance
Download the above infographic here.
Download the above photo book here.
Anniversary Posters
Three printable posters are available for download. All have been optimized for standard printing (sized 11″ x 17″):
Logos
Choose from 60th anniversary logos in a variety of color options optimized for both print and web:
Black
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Blue/Red
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Orange/Gradient
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Rainbow/Gradient
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White/Black
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