Mission: Astronaut
Schedule
Sat Jan 24 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32803 | Orlando, FL
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Open January 24 2026 - May 3 2026Traveling Exhibit Hall – Level 2
Get ready to launch into an interstellar adventure!
In Mission: Astronaut, presented by Florida Tech, visitors of all ages will experience what it takes to live, work, and explore beyond Earth. Through hands-on challenges and real NASA footage, you’ll train like an astronaut, experiment like a scientist, and imagine the future of space exploration.
Step into your first mission briefing in Welcome to Training and meet your mentors! These fictional astronaut guides highlight the essential skills for exploring the cosmos as a team. Then conquer rocket science in Prepare for Space—pack your capsule, dock at a space station, and learn the fundamentals of aerospace engineering with this hands-on simulation. You’ll need a captain’s heart and engineer’s precision to get your crew into orbit!
Next, it’s time to find out what daily life looks like far from home. Living in Space lets you experience how tricky even the simplest tasks can be when everything floats, including dinner! Try cooking, sleeping, and even just staying clean—the astronaut way! After mastering microgravity, it’s time to try Science in Space to see how research aboard the International Space Station helps us better understand our own planet. Run experiments, monitor your health, and even grow plants that could one day feed astronauts on Mars!
Your training continues in Space Operations, where you’ll assume the role of Mission Specialist and put your skills to the test, operating a robotic arm, building your own spacesuit, and learning how astronauts repair and maintain spacecraft in the extreme conditions of outer space. Finally, step into The Future of Space Exploration, where your imagination is the only limit! Design habitats for future astronauts to live on distant planets and let your creativity wander to infinity and beyond!
Across six immersive zones, Mission: Astronaut challenges visitors to think, move, and problem-solve like real astronauts. Each activity connects to core STEM principles in physics, biology, and engineering, while celebrating teamwork, creativity, and human ingenuity. With accessible, bilingual interpretation and universal design, this exhibit is built for explorers of all backgrounds and abilities.
From firing the engines to floating in microgravity, Mission: Astronaut transforms curiosity into action, proving that the sky isn’t the limit; it’s just the beginning. So, grab your crew, power up your imagination, and get ready to blast off!
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