{"id":523454,"date":"2026-03-08T23:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T23:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/523454\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T23:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T23:54:13","slug":"virtual-space-experience-will-let-you-walk-among-astronauts-in-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/523454\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual space experience will let you &#8216;walk among astronauts&#8217; in Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to experience outer space without leaving Earth?<\/p>\n<p>Presenters of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE are promising that you can do just that.<\/p>\n<p>Calling it \u201cthe world\u2019s most acclaimed immersive space experience,\u201d the virtual reality simulation will allow you to walk among astronauts, float through the International Space Station, and witness Earth from new perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>Space Explorers: THE INFINITE is now available at GYGO Canada at Square One for a limited engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the Emmy Award-winning television series Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, and created in collaboration with NASA and international space agencies, the simulation is built from cinematic 3D 360-degree footage filmed inside and outside the International Space Station (ISS).<\/p>\n<p>Visitors using virtual reality headsets are able to freely roam through their celestial journey and experience a rare, firsthand view of humanity in space.<\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidyard-player-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773014052_804_awZCW3rPmWvxPqZHnBCKLu.jpg\" data-videoid=\"790139\" data-uuid=\"awZCW3rPmWvxPqZHnBCKLu\" data-v=\"4\" data-type=\"inline\" data-muted=\"1\" style=\"width:100%\"\/>    <\/p>\n<p>        <img width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-30-at-1.55.02-PM-1024x513.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>      <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAudiences no longer only have to watch stories about human spaceflight. We can really make them feel like participants so they can experience an astronaut\u2019s journey from within,\u201d said Eric Albert, CEO of Infinity Experiences, a company that\u00a0specializes in the operation and distribution of large-scale immersive experiences.<\/p>\n<p>During the 45-minute tour, visitors can move through moments aboard the ISS and encounter the famed \u201cOverview Effect\u201d \u2014 the emotional shift astronauts describe when seeing Earth as a single, fragile planet suspended in the vastness of space.<\/p>\n<p>The experience features real astronauts from space agencies around the world, including Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques.<\/p>\n<p>Co-created by the award-winning teams at Felix &amp; Paul Studios and PHI Studio, and presented by VIBRANT studios, the exhibition is built on years of unprecedented access to astronauts aboard the International Space Station.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSpace Explorers: THE INFINITE was created to bring people as close as possible to the reality of space,\u201d says F\u00e9lix Lajeunesse, co-founder of Felix &amp; Paul Studios, \u201cIt\u2019s about sharing the wonder, vulnerability, and beauty of life beyond Earth in a way that feels deeply human.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Since its international premiere, Space Explorers: THE INFINITE has been attended by more than half a million visitors worldwide. The Mississauga stay is its first in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the kind of experience that stays with you long after you leave,\u201d says Eric Brouillet, President of VIBRANT Studios, who is presenting the exhibition. \u201cIt inspires curiosity in kids, awe in adults, and meaningful conversations across generations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hours for the show are:<\/p>\n<p>Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br \/>\nFriday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br \/>\nSaturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br \/>\nSunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br \/>\nClosed Tuesday and Wednesday<\/p>\n<p>Ticket information can be found by <a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/558644?cp_landing_source=infinity-experiences&amp;utm_source=newswire.ca%2Fnews-releases%2Fembark-on-a-life-changing-journey-beyond-earth-with-space-explorers-the-infinite-823201265&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">following this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>GYGO Canada is located in the outer portion of the mall at\u00a099 Rahburn Road West.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insauga.com\/editorial-guidelines\" class=\"editorial-guidelines-link d-block mb-4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            INsauga&#8217;s Editorial Standards and Policies        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Last 30 Days: 33,217 Votes<\/p>\n<p>All Time: 1,253,254 Votes<\/p>\n<p>    910 VOTES<br \/>\n    How often do you shop at brick-and-mortar clothing stores?    <\/p>\n<p>\tWIN A $100 GIFT CARD<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to INsauga\u2019s daily email newsletter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you want to experience outer space without leaving Earth? 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