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"Our opening weekend for Astronaut was double our normal attendance. It's getting a great response from visitors of all ages!"

— Jeff Stanford, VP of Marketing at Orlando Science Center

Astronaut

Understand the physical and mental challenges involved in training to be a space explorer in our exhibition, Astronaut. Experience a rocket launch, investigate life on the Space Lab and discover why it’s so hard to eat, sleep and more in space.

Ever wanted to know what it takes to become an astronaut or how they manage everyday things, like eating or even using the restroom, in space? Well now you have the opportunity to learn with Astronaut!


Take on the physical and mental challenges in the astronaut training center, experience a rocket launch, explore life on the Space Lab and investigate how to do science in space. Can you work together to solve problems or accurately land a capsule?


Through hands-on and full-body displays, this engaging science exhibition investigates the reality of what it takes to be a space explorer. 26 exhibits relay the physical and psychological effects of living in microgravity and the technology used to complete a mission. If you've ever wondered what it's like to live like an astronaut, this exhibition gives you the chance to find out. 


Visitors will be captivated and surprised by this absorbing study of science in space, along with the future of space exploration.

highlights:

  • Astronauts conduct a multitude of science experiments in space.

  • Astronauts collaborate closely to complete their missions.

  • A wide range of jobs support astronauts on every step of their journey. 

  • Physical and psychological limits are tested and understood to support astronauts.

details

footprint

  • 4,300 - 6,500 sq. ft.

  • 400 - 600 sq. m.


language support

  • English


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Astronaut
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