of Restaurant the Month By Rebecca Shireman

Astronauts Who Launch & Lunch at Kennedy Center Visitor Complex

Lunch With An is a unique dining and learning experience. The casual meal, space explorers. Bring your camera or smart- “KSC is the real thing, the ‘right stuff!’” said phone - afterward, all guests have the opportu- Jon McBride, pilot and direc- hosted each day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, satisfies both your craving nity to take a photo with the astronaut. tor of astronaut education programs at Ken- for delicious food and your hunger for deeper knowledge about what it’s really like to “As a parent, bringing my kids to enjoy Lunch nedy Space Center Visitor Complex. “We are With An Astronaut was everything I wanted totally dedicated to exploration, inspiration be in space from the men and women who have lived it. it to be,” said Josh Thompson, a recent guest. and most importantly, the education of our The astronaut, Wendy Lawrence, told us it youth.” First, sit down to a delicious buffet lunch experiences of living and working in space. was her childhood dream to fly to space. Then Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex brings to that includes an array of salads, delicious hot Appearances rotate regularly, and each astro- she went on to explain the steps she took to the epic story of the U.S. space program, where NASA entrees with side dishes and an impressive naut gives a personalized presentation before achieve her goal. Hearing about the wonders made history and where it’s still being made. Fun and spread of tasty desserts. With mouthwatering taking questions from the audience. of space from someone who experienced it educational activities, include the Kennedy Space Center firsthand was awe-inspiring. On top of all that, Tour featuring the Apollo/Saturn V Center with an actual selections influenced by a variety of regions Is it cold in space? What’s it like to be - and ethnicities and incorporating local and the food was delicious as well.” Saturn V rocket, Space Shuttle Atlantis®, Shuttle less? Now is your chance to ask these questions Launch Experience®, IMAX® A Beautiful Planet 3D sustainable ingredients, children and adults and more. Each day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have the opportunity to meet and Journey To Space 3D films, Astronaut Encounter, alike will be pleased by the delicious, freshly like Wendy Lawrence, Winston veteran NASA astronauts. Astronaut Encoun- Rocket Garden, and many other interactive exhibits. prepared assortment of food served. Scott, Barbara Morgan and Bob Springer share ter (included with daily admission) briefings Seating is limited, so registering online in advance is After lunch, you’ll hear personal stories from intriguing and sometimes even humorous sto- allow ample for discussion. Each day highly recommended or by calling 877-313-2610. Lunch a veteran NASA astronaut. Specific topics ries. They hope to inspire children and adults guests also have the opportunity to get an With An Astronaut is not included in daily admission. For range from the type of food that astronauts alike to strive for excellence while learning astronaut’s autograph. more information, visit KennedySpaceCenter.com eat in space to the scientific experiments and about the various adventures of highly skilled

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