BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has raised its ticket prices.

  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex raises ticket prices
  • Daily admission will now cost $57 for adults, $47 for children
  • Military and seniors will now pay $50 for admission

Starting Monday, daily admission will cost $7 more, $57 for adults and $47 for children.

A $4 increase has been implemented for members of the military and senior citizens. They will now pay $50 for admission.

Delaware North, which operates the attraction, says the price hike follows recent upgrades.

"Over the last six years, we have completed over 300 projects to enhance the NASA story at the visitor complex, including Space Shuttle Atlantis, Heroes and Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame and the new Astronaut Training Experience," chief operating officer, Therrin Protze said in a statement.

Prices have also increased for annual passes. New passes will now cost between $82 and $146.

The price hike is the first for KSC Visitor Complex since 2012.

In addition to the price increase, officials announced plans for a series of improvements at the complex, including a new park entrance and a renovated space for its "Lunch with an Astronaut" experience.

For more information about admission prices, visit kennedyspacecenter.com.