We Choose To Go To Kennedy

Recorded from the very launch site that propelled the U.S. space program, join our hosts as we dive into the past, present and future of space exploration. From captivating experiences to engaging astronaut encounters, explore space like never before on “We Choose to Go to Kennedy”, the official podcast of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

We Choose To Go To Kennedy is a education podcast hosted by Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex hosts We Choose To Go To Kennedy, a education show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  2.07 Shuttle’s Final Flight: The End of an Era

  Jul 23, 202625 minS2

  On July 8, 2011, space enthusiasts flocked to Florida’s Space Coast to take in the conclusion of the shuttle program and STS-135—the final flight of space shuttle Atlantis. This month, “We Choose to Go to Kennedy” host, Danielle, sat down with two of the mission’s astronauts, pilot Doug Hurley and mission specialist Sandy Magnus for a walk down memory lane to commemorate the 15th anniversary of STS-135. “You’re so wrapped up in completing the mission successfully and not making mistakes and doing everything you can to make the mission successful, especially it being thelast shuttle flight,” said Doug. “Really that was like Sandy said (about our last night on the mission), it was the first chance I think we had to just exhale and go, ‘Holy cow.’” Have any questions? Message us on social at @ExploreSpaceKSC on X and @kennedyspacecenter on Facebook and Instagram. Go beyond and discover somethingreal at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

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  Episode #6

  2.06 Celebrating USA: A Countdown Through NASA's Greatest Milestones

  Jun 25, 202618 minS2

  That steadfast American spirit that drove NASA to accomplish ambitious goals in its golden age continues to inspire the space program today. From those first small steps on the Moon in 1969 to the modern-day giant leap of lunar presence in the 250th year of the states, NASA marked pivotal historical moments over the years. Join your host Jenna and communicator Richard in a hypersonic trip through NASA's history from Alan Shepard to Artemis III to commemorate the semiquincentennial of the United States. Have any questions? Message us on social at @ExploreSpaceKSC on X and @kennedyspacecenter on Facebook and Instagram. Go beyond and discover something real at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

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  Episode #5

  2.05 Mars or Bust

  May 28, 202623 minS2

  <p>It’s Mars or the highway for Jon. His license plate, emblazoned with “Go2Mars”, has been bolted on his truck since 1993, serving as a red planet expedition campaign on wheels. He says the best things in space haven’t happened yet—so what’s ahead?</p><p>From sitting in the commander’s seat in Atlantis to managing “a company called SpaceX” in a new ‘commercial crew’ program back in 2011, Jon stresses the importance of maintaining that forward momentum into the next big leap towards Mars.</p><p>Join your host Danielle and retired NASA engineer and project manager Jon Cowart in...

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  Episode #4

  2.04 Space for the Ages ft. the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

  Apr 23, 202618 minS2

  <p>Before Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex welcomed guests to the modern-day destination you see today, it started with just a self-guided driving tour and a walk-in information trailer. From there, the complex only grew with the active spaceport to inspire and educate the public with highly visual and tangible exhibits featuring the past, present and future of American spaceflight.</p><p>But how do we feature history as it’s unfolding? Join your host Jenna and National Air and Space museum curators Emily Margolis and Margaret Weitekamp in a chat of space culture and connecting to the community of ma...

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  Episode #3

  2.03 Behind the Glass: Preserving Rocket History

  Mar 27, 202625 minS2

  <p>From Mercury to Artemis, highly innovative spacecraft have been designed to withstand millions of pounds of thrust and the harsh conditions of space—but how do they stand the test of time? In episode 2.03, join your hosts on a behind-the-scenes of restoring, preserving and displaying our space exhibits with artifacts manager and registrar Madeline Calise. Have any questions? Message us on social at @ExploreSpaceKSC on X and @kennedyspacecenter on Facebook and Instagram. Go beyond and discover something real at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.</p>

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