Complete Space Shuttle Atlantis Experience Kennedy Space Center

[@brianr5665]

To see this in person is something that cannot be described. I went in with my father thinking it to be an exhibit with a virtual reality type experience. Atlantis... welcome home... A 42 year old man with his 75 year old father were reduced to tears. As a child I wanted to be an Astronaut because of the Space Shuttle program. The wonder of this experience brought me back to those days for me and my father. Very emotional, seeing this brings it all back. To see it in person will have you reaching for a tissue or six...

[@Drpboston1]

you literally walk out of that theater and you're sobbing with joy. So well done.

[@MyLittleCody120]

I was clapping and crying and smiling…it was so emotionally overwhelming in the best way. You are right, seeing it in person just as indescribable. Especially if you don’t know that it’s coming. I had always wanted to be an astronaut when I was a kid as well and I was devastated that they ended the shuttle launches before I had been able to actually see one in person.

[@aeb491]

I cried like a baby. Had to hide my tears from everyone! LOL That reveal was unbelievable. Of course, I would cry every time I'd see the shuttle lift off or now SpaceX. I guess that's just the Floridian in me.

[@evasippel994]

I felt the very same. As a child I watched Apollo launches with my Dad on the TV. To see it with my own eyes at the KSC.... overwhelming, thrilling! I was there so much often now and ut is always the same, the big WOW! Greetings from Gwrmany!

[@aerospaceguy4639]

I just went to the experience, when it said ...welcome home... and the curtains lifted, i was in tears. It was the most impactful moment of my life so far. My childhood made up of shuttle flights and documentaries, I finally get to see it for the first time in real life. Thank you KSC!!!

[@gavinelder3933]

Came all the way from Glasgow Scotland to see this rare bird, nothing prepared me for the sneaky way she was presented when curtain lifted... Wiped away tears at that point but that was nothing compared to the emotions the Challenger Columbia Tribute brought... Forget Disney and Universal, if you want to see what really put Florida on the map, look no further, an amazing tribute to amazing people.. Thank you for the amazing memories...

[@itstheterranaut]

Same here, and same town. We got there the first week it opened. Will go back some day.

[@gavinelder3933]

@@itstheterranaut You Glesga too?? Glad you got to see Atlantis. Would love to go back some day but with the hammering the Tories have administered, the cost of a 3wk stay is well out of reach, feels like I'll be playing safe for fea years..

[@itstheterranaut]

@@gavinelder3933 out in South Lan these days, but still in the City off and on. +1 for the Tory madness :/ Stay frosty my friend.

[@TwoDozenSigma]

33 missions, 26 years, over 126 million miles. Atlantis Welcome home.

[@bbsbsbsssbbssb]

🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@summer-c7i]

I'd like to see her operating again, but realistically, nah, Atlantis did her duty. She deserves a nice rest. My baby. Plus, there's the Dream Chaser that's suppose to launch next year!

[@goldgamercommenting2990]

@@summer-c7idream chasers development is going smoothly Which means only one thing, the shuttle program is back

[@Heisental96]

I will always remember the moment the shuttle appeared in front of us last year, great show !

[@picklesmcgubbins5860]

Goosebumps! I remember everyone applauding when the shuttle was revealed.

[@eduardocalix8834]

I was a little embarrassed when the projection ended and I enter the Atlantis pavilion all in tears and the lady who work there saw me. "It's just a trash in my eye", I said to her trying to make a joke. "Don't worry honey, it happens all the time" she said to me with a comforting smile. I loved the whole experience.

[@SubStationSparky]

It was an amazing experience. The space center was an excursion on our cruise and it was 10Xs better than the cruise itself. I had tears too. 40 years old the last time that happened was when my father passed 3 years ago. so it doesnt happen much but this Shuttle made light work of me.

[@manuferguson6564]

done it three times and cried every time in fact i cried watching this

[@ChristianLamine]

Nearly had tears in my eyes remembering that moment when finally the projection screen was raised and Atlantis was uncovered just in front of me... great movie, but yes: everyone should experience that in person! It definitely was one of the highlights of my last year vacation in the U.S.

[@paulpark1170]

This piece of shuttle propaganda was disgusting. The shuttle was a big mistake. We should have continued with the Apollo

[@ChristianLamine]

All that is disgusting is this comment reply of yours. I guess that was a big mistake. You should have continued to remain silent.

[@paulpark1170]

You are clearly not a rocket scientist - just another stupid dork. You ever wonder why we still have not left earth orbit in the last 45 years since Apollo? You are looking at it - a spacecraft to nowhere - sucking up all the NASA budget. Today, USA cannot even send their own astronauts to space station - they have to buy a seat on Russian Soyuz...you clearly have no idea - just bleary eyes from crying...

[@ChristianLamine]

You are surely none, either. And any further discussion with you is obsolete.

[@scotts685]

Paul Park and when NASA didn't have the money to continue sending the shuttles up, who did they turn to? The very entity that was with the program for its entire 30 yr span, the USAF and what thanks did they show the Air Force? A crew compartment trainer. A shuttle should've been sent to the National Museum of the US Air Force. It was their money they took out of their budget to keep the program afloat, so they more than paid for each shuttle.

[@blizzardgirl1365]

From 11:20 just pure goosebumps!! The first time I experienced it in person, I had no idea what was coming and it was amazing!!

[@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast]

Thinking it’s another one of the movie-type exhibits then seeing the massive space shuttle feet away from you is truly an indescribable feeling.

[@NithinJune]

i remember watching this in person and it was absolutely magical

[@merkury2170]

11:39 - When he says, "Atlantis..Welcome home!" My god, I cried like I someone dropped a cinder block on my foot. The presentation, the music, then when the curtain lifts 👌 It's moments like these that reassures me the kid in me is still alive. Because the amazingness of a spaceship touched my heart in a way I didn't expect 🥹 I just wanted to go to the moon after that lol.

[@thatonecommie8351]

I hate to be pedantic, but the shuttle wasn't ever capable of travelling to the moon. It could only just make it to low earth orbit.

[@stephenanderson2942]

Very moving experience! Was absolutely blown away by how well KSC presents their exhibits! Goose bumps!

[@vd775]

33 missions, 26 years, over 126 million miles. Atlantis Welcome home!!!!! We did visit this center last week. Amazing experience to see this in person. Words cannot describe this experience. Simply amazing.

[@tammierasmussen4966]

: ) Love the way the movie ends and the real shuttle appears.

[@briancormier3701]

Tammie Rasmussen seeing it in person is awesome

[@MartinCabelloAR]

Tammie Rasmussen it is just amazing.

[@paulpark1170]

Propaganda pure and simple

[@stavrosgeorgios5577]

Saw this yesterday. Fucking epic.

[@summer-c7i]

Sth I didn't notice before is that the crude prototype for the space shuttle is flown in before it shows Atlantis. Cool to see how its expansion.

[@thomasforster-justel2676]

A beautiful video to remember the visit with my son in April 2024. Watch this in person is the best you can do! Incredible show!

[@summer-c7i]

No matter how many times I watch these vids, I still get goosebumps. The view from Atlantis' windows. 😍

[@williamblake1217]

Bawled my eyes out. I almost had to crawl on my hands and knees. Beautiful.

[@manuferguson6564]

and she is so close you can ALMOST touch her!!!!

[@boneladders]

reading this comment makes me giggle cuz i also bawled my eyes out and had to pull over to the side and huddle down sobbing for a good 5 minutes lmao

[@fastdak25]

Saw it today. When the real Atlantis appeared behind the screen I started tearing up.

[@Wolfie54545]

“It’s not a rocket, it’s a shuttle.” Is my favorite line ever.

[@nintenjoab113]

absolutely the highlight of Florida holiday- the moment Atlantis is revealed, you'll cry!!

[@stevedonoghue2194]

Yep

[@summer-c7i]

Atlantis is teh best. I like the other space shuttles -- Discovery, Endeavour. But there's sth special about Atlantis.

[@sickgixxer7869]

This was the best reveal I have ever seen in my entire life...........

[@jae0204]

I watched that in 2016 just after AIAA conference participation. I never expected that real Atlantis come up behind the screen and my eyes were filled with full humidity. Now 2024, I want to re-watch this one as an Aerospace Engineer

[@6120mcghee]

Best display of any of the retired shuttles! Hail Atlantis!

[@JRNY07]

I’ve been on roller coasters. I’ve done the theme park rides. But this was one of my all time favorite attractions to experience. So well done and so moving to actually see in person. You can’t help but be a little starstruck being in the presence of these shuttles. They changed our lives in more ways than we know. 🇺🇸

[@chope6786]

Went and saw this a month ago. So glad I wasn’t told ahead of time what to expect. Best reveal ever!! I gasped and was in unexpected tears. Just wow!!!

[@Timotion]

Aaaaaaaand again tears in my eyes... Thanks for this video! You'll never forget this moment.

[@Jaymindrew1990]

I visited this exhibit. I loved it when the Shuttle itself appeared at the end of the film. The crowd I was with went nuts too! 😁 I work in the Space Program, and this moment was for me like a Trekkie meeting the REAL Starship Enterprise. I literally shook with awe and excitement. It’s one of the greatest moments of my life.

[@oggie1967]

I saw this in October of this year after wanting to see Atlantis for years! Have to say that when I saw her in front of me, I cried!😬 Very overwhelming! Worth the trip from Scotland! Oh got to see the launch of the Psyche probe! Man, best day ever!!👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸🚀

[@dandybear1]

When I saw this in real life, it was totally unexpected and blew my mind....

[@Eviethegrub]

I remember standing in line for this thinking it would be a boring movie but this was an experience that was indescribable. I wanted my jaw to drop when i saw the actual shuttle but remembered that there were other people around me.

[@steves6547]

The designer of the show deserves a pat on the back the superb and a really excellent show to the reveal is top notch theatre.

[@mtmadigan82]

I've seen some shuttle launches and they are the most incredible things I've ever seen. This exhibit though is so well done. First time I saw it there was a group of guys standing there as the screen lifted and we all started crying. The setup with that reveal, showing one of the greatest achievements in human history a few feet away was just to much. If you've never seen a launch or this exhibit, do it. Plan it around the launch schedule. If you have kids, even more so you need to see those. It will be a shared memory you can not replicate.

[@ianrose3048]

I took the assembly building tour at KSC some years ago. As we came round the back of the assembly building I was gobsmacked to see Atlantis tail and the guide told us the shuttle was in the assembly building and we would see it close up (the experience centre was not yet completed). Fascinated by it and couldn't believe how small it was in real life.

[@JackK1125]

Just saw this today with the family and it was insane how well done it was. Definitely gonna go back👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

So good!

[@ryanbeckel6912]

Made me and my brother cry. Just an amazing experience to behold in person, especially at the end

[@gracelewis4173]

Loved seeing this in real life. It made me cry!

[@George_Henshaw]

I was there on April 8th and when the shuttle does appear at the end was unexpectedly awesome.

[@CaptainDarkFighter]

The origin story of the American space shuttle is amazing : D

[@akornylak]

Man. I love this show. Gets me every time, even watching on here! Thanks for sharing!

[@user-wc5tu3vy5q]

I really liked all two pre shows and it was breathtaking when atlantis was revealed in front of me. I especialy loved the miusic!

[@keithbrettell2058]

I was there yesterday...definitely a highlight of the whole experience!!

[@ottomanslapx7157]

I had the chance to visit this place in 2013, it was very very touchy.

[@vermeer60252]

I encountered this great moment at the same spot this morning. This movie will remind me of my amazing experience. Thank you for your upload.

[@pachipuro]

Thanks for grabbing this. Incredible in person with the projection. And the sound! Wow!!! Between the 3D Imax and Atlantis exhibit, KSC is a must see.

[@carrotgoboom]

Just went to the Kennedy Space center this was probably the best moment when I visited. I remember I had my mouth wide open when Atlantis was revealed coolest thing I have ever saw.

[@NISHAMAILOVE]

I went yesterday the words just left my body it Was spectacular

[@kristibushe541]

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to relive this again! I was there in June 2015 and it was one of the best experiences of my life!

[@discordsbest2423]

I love the sharp image of the camera, really well filmed

[@jakewebster3588]

An incredible experience! It gives me goosebumps every time.

[@deborahhileman9149]

My Dad and Stepmom took me here a few years ago. Myvpic is me standing in front of the Apollo Rocket. Then to this amazing beauty. One of the best days in my life. I was in absolute awe. I'm glad to see this movie on here and yes I cried at the unveiling of Atlantis.

[@MLXaviation]

I remember when i went to this place, and it was amazing, i got 100% amazed when the space shuttle apeared at minute 11:46

[@stevedonoghue2194]

A real tear jerker

[@pokenaut7803]

As someone who has family who worked on the Space Shuttle and saw many many launches, rollouts, and been in the garages, this is beautiful.

[@stevedonoghue2194]

Agreed my brother father in law was seconded to nasa from the UK but never got to see it . But yeah something to behold

[@alankolar6031]

This is incredibly emotional

[@CaptainDarkFighter]

this gave me goosebumps :*)

[@jozefiendhondt4661]

Great show! It had me in tears when i saw this last summer :)

[@subaruairbag]

man i was here and this was one of the most insane shit i have ever experienced, gorgeous, beautiful, truly inhuman wonder of achievement.

[@greggriffin3998]

And whoever at NASA decided to fly all of the orbiters on the 747's before their delivery over places like Los Angeles, Washington DC, The Golden Gate Bridge, and the Hollywood sign was a GENIUS.

[@thatonecommie8351]

I mean, how else were they to move the shuttles to places inland? Develop a new SCA directly for that purpose? Put jet engines on the shuttle itself?

[@abbenguillet]

There should almost be a spoiler alert for watching this, but nothing prepares for the thrill of that second curtain lifting and realizing that the film ends with you seeing the real shuttle. It is a not to be missed experience!

[@MrFawad27]

Visited NASA last week... Was a great experience... Presentation was more than awesome :)

[@CaptainDarkFighter]

She flew well :)

[@gmmondella]

Seeing this for the first time literally brought tears to my eyes... and every single other time I visited while living in Cape Canaveral. So powerful, everyone with a zest for space must visit Kennedy.

[@StsFiveOneLima]

Every time. I saw this the day that it opened, and the 'reveal' left me in tears.

[@Flightunamed]

This never gets old 😢

[@atharvabendre973]

Goosebumps! Goosebumps everywhere!

[@Brndmg74]

Goosebumps! I wanna do it again soon! thank you

[@Professorjack101]

Just saw this when i was at Kennedy back in September absolutely loved it

[@lukegreen5341]

6:54 This Famous Space Shuttle Atlantis Is Also Started In The 1986 20th Century Fox Children's Live Action Science Fiction Fantasy Family Blockbuster Movie Space Camp The Movie. Thanks Mate. X

[@summer-c7i]

Thoughts while watching the exhibit's historical presentation: So much work to get the STS up and running. Science is amazing.

[@thomasharmon7575]

Gtt see this in november. So excited.

[@OneApollo]

10:11 Always sends chills down my spine

[@tombombadil3515]

I remeber visiting Kennedy Space Center a couple years ago...saying this as an European, it doesn't matter where you come from, but you'll leave as a proud American :D

[@mtmadigan82]

Wild how incredible that is to see in person, right?

[@MarcyGreen333]

Thanks for sharing amazing NASA have a good day

[@joey8062]

this is so awesome, i want to go there someday

[@JustJohn505]

Love the part where they show the concept art of what could have been

[@richardlouisnewman1064]

I blubber up just seeing the reveal in the video. If I was there in person they'd have to carry me out on a stretcher.

[@manuferguson6564]

they stopped going transparent with the window and just open the door now. makes me cry every fucking time. i remember the first time, i had no idea they were doing that and i just started sobbing

[@bob1986]

It's back now. I was just there today and they had the transparent window effect. Must have been broken down for a while.

[@manuferguson6564]

@@bob1986 i like it better when they just lift the door

[@exospaceman8209]

Sadly there will never be a space machine other than the greatest and mightiest space shuttle

[@maciejo.9949]

Wspaniały pokaz. Byłem tam w styczniu 2024 roku. Niesamowite wrażenia. Serdecznie polecam każdemu wizytę w KSC!!! Tylko uważajcie na aligatory 😂

[@briancormier3701]

I been there on a field trip it's so AWESOME!!!!

[@brucetharpe762]

Instrumental Music: 1:03 2:27 3:04 3:34 4:04 4:58 6:11 10:11

[@XX-oe3vp]

This was so sweet

[@nikkishawine2496]

looks amazing so want go here

[@itstheterranaut]

12:05, let the tears flow. (Well, they did for me)

[@zaneysvids8851]

Very interesting.

[@mebluewater]

Good stuff, I really like your channel

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@jeroenoppers73]

awesome

[@rotatethrottleaviation6111]

I went there today :)

[@JAZZIE1903]

I seen that show before.

[@alvintmakoni6394]

Name of this movie please

[@mrlionel1965]

WOW!

[@ghostreaper01]

Rip to all spqce shuttles Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavor,and columbia

[@ghostreaper01]

Space shuttles I mean

[@reedinc5441]

Wat about challenger :(

[@nhantheostrich7492]

It was refurbishable

[@TeW33zy]

Loose the music at the end it’s irrelevant and irritating

[@roobensi1635]

Can some explain to me why..WHY hasn't Rush's "Countdown" been incorporated into this attraction???

[@cjfrost2266]

l am in BSA i got to sleep under that shotol

[@campagnollo]

You could put me in a sleeping bag under the shuttle. Don't think I could sleep though.

[@raginghippopotumas9521]

6:13 looks like a Universal Studio Jurassic ride at first

[@vincentvu1370]

I used to like this

[@vincentvu2971]

QWERTY!

[@vincentvu2971]

Quick question

[@JAVIXcr]

People called him "The Messiah" because when they saw at it they said: JESUSCRIST!

[@thelight3390]

It is a Ballon

[@Crutch_Media]

11:31 Your welcome

[@izakkanter452]

The movie was fun but misleading about the actual history. There were a lot more politics involved