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John F. Kennedy Space Center is one of the official field centers for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, opened in 1968. The center, which is located along Florida's southeastern coast near the city of Titusville, is best known as the site for launch operations for NASA's Apollo, Skylab, and Space Shuttle programs. Visitors can explore the center's Mission Zones, which feature exhibits related to NASA's iconic programs, operations, and space technologies. Its Heroes and Legends center honors program pioneers, while its Race to the Moon exhibits showcase the midcentury Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. Behind the Gates tours offer access to historic launch sites and working space flight facilities as part of guided group bus tours.

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