Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Kennedy Space Center is known for launching rockets into our cosmos, but it’s also home to an expansive wildlife refuge and national seashore where more than 1200 plant and wildlife species reside. Its 144,000 acres are teaming with creatures you might expect, such as alligators, snakes and eagles, and those you may not know as well like the endangered scrub-jay, tortoise and horseshoe crab.
In this mini-episode of "Far Out," viewers will meet people on the environmental team who are responsible for ensuring the wildlife remains protected and thriving at the space center.
Watch the full episode on NASA+!
Direct link: go.nasa.gov/4axnF3M
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Kennedy Space Center is known for launching rockets into our cosmos, but it’s also home to an expansive wildlife refuge and national seashore where more than 1200 plant and wildlife species reside. Its 144,000 acres are teaming with creatures you might expect, such as alligators, snakes and eagles, and those you may not know as well like the endangered scrub-jay, tortoise and horseshoe crab.
In this mini-episode of "Far Out," viewers will meet people on the environmental team who are responsible for ensuring the wildlife remains protected and thriving at the space center.
Watch the full episode on NASA+!
Direct link: go.nasa.gov/4axnF3M
Credit: NASA
Follow NASA's Kennedy Space Center!
X: x.com/NASAKennedy
Facebook: facebook.com/NASAKennedy
Instagram: instagram.com/nasakennedy
YouTube: youtube.com/@NASAKennedy
#NASA #Space #HorseshoeCrab
