STS-125 Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch Tickets

Launch tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, April 3, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. ET. This historic mission features Navy Captain Scott D. Altman commands the final Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission to push the boundaries of how deep into space and how far back in time humanity can look.

STS-125 will be the fifth and final space shuttle mission launched to service and upgrade the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope. Shuttle Atlantis will launch two new science instruments, along with stabilizing gyroscopes, batteries and thermal blankets to refurbish the observatory and extend its useful life another five years. The astronauts plan to conduct five spacewalks during the service call. Attempts to repair two other instruments are planned as well.

Ticket orders cannot be placed via email or by leaving a voicemail. You must order online or speak with an agent. For information call 321-449-4400.

Due to the launch date change of STS-125, certain launch packages have been sold out. Tickets are for launch viewing from the main Visitor Complex Rocket Garden and include a car pass to gain access to the Visitor Complex on launch day. This ticket also includes special astronaut presentations, a large video screen that will broadcast live NASA TV launch coverage, Visitor Complex shows and exhibits, the new Shuttle Launch Experience, and IMAX films.