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Ground Floor: Arrival (Earth)

Entrance

Visitors scan their pre booked tickets at the entrance to receive a scannable bracelet and passport. The bracelet unlocks immersive experiences and tracks their journey, with stamps collected along the way as a keepsake. Visitors can also create an astronaut ID photo for their passport, while staff in each zone provide guidance and explain the exhibits.

Reception + Research Pods

Visitors enter the space after ticketing, where a reception and three immersive research pods draw them in. Inside the pods, staff guide visitors through the experiences and explain the content in a personable way. The warm, enclosed forms create an inviting atmosphere that gently introduces the journey ahead. Visitors who did not book in advance, can purchase tickets at the reception desk.

Venus Pod

Visitors step into the Venus pod, where the soft pink, rock like enclosure creates a warm, glowing atmosphere inspired by the planet’s surface. Inside, mirrored glass stands display circular information points, encouraging visitors to move around, reflect, and engage with the content from different perspectives. The space feels intimate and surreal, allowing visitors to learn about Venus while experiencing a sense of heat, density, and immersion.

Mars Pod

Users step into the Mars pod, where the warm red textured rock like pod creates a grounded, desert atmosphere inspired by the planet’s surface. Inside, a sand filled stand invites physical interaction, allowing visitors to engage with the materiality of Mars while learning about its landscape and conditions. The space feels enclosed and earthy, creating a calm yet immersive environment that encourages curiosity and exploration.

Moon Pod

Visitors enter the Moon pod, where a light stone like enclosure with soft lighting creates a calm, reflective atmosphere inspired by the lunar surface. Inside, metal seating and a bespoke glass table centred around a rock encourage visitors to sit, gather, and engage more contemplatively. On the table holds rock samples, a moon map, and other objects. A subtle audio recording of astronauts’ experiences further enhances the immersion, adding an atmospheric layer that reflects the stillness of the Moon.

Satellite Display

Visitors gather around the central satellite display, where the sculptural form becomes a focal point for learning and interaction. The surrounding curved wall, with its layered and illuminated design, echoes signals and waves moving through space, creating a sense of energy and motion. Together, these elements create an immersive moment where visitors can pause, observe, and connect with the idea of communication and exploration within the universe.