Mission: Astronaut<\/a> is now open and included with general admission, giving guests access to interactive experiences focused on what it takes to train for a mission, live in microgravity and carry out critical jobs in space.<\/p>\nThe exhibit walks visitors through the realities of astronaut life, with stations and activities that explore:<\/p>\n
How astronauts eat, sleep and exercise in space<\/p>\n
What to pack for a space trip<\/p>\n
How different astronaut roles work together\u00a0to complete a mission<\/p>\n
The\u00a0\u201cnuts and bolts\u201d of spaceflight, from training to on-the-job tasks<\/p>\n
A highlight for many visitors: a section on growing food during long missions\u2014an increasingly important topic as space agencies plan for extended stays on the moon and, eventually, Mars.<\/p>\n
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Jeff Stanford, VP of marketing for Orlando Science Center, says the exhibit arrives amid renewed public interest in space exploration, including excitement around NASA\u2019s Artemis program and a growing cultural fascination with astronauts.<\/p>\n
The experience is designed to appeal across age groups\u2014kids are drawn to the immersive environment and hands-on building elements, while teens and adults often focus on the real-world details of astronaut training and mission operations.<\/p>\n
The exhibit is scheduled to close May 3, making spring break an especially popular time to plan a visit.<\/p>\n
Visitors can purchase tickets at the front counter or online. Orlando Science Center is typically open daily except Wednesdays, and plans to be open seven days a week when school is out, including spring break.<\/p>\n
Mission: Astronaut is part of a broader lineup of space-themed programming currently running at the museum, including:<\/p>\n
\u201cSpace for Art,\u201d\u00a0an exhibit curated by astronaut and artist\u00a0Nicole Stott, a Florida native and the first person to paint watercolor in space. The display includes artwork from astronauts spanning Apollo-era participants, NASA professionals and students worldwide.<\/p>\n
A film titled\u00a0\u201cFrom Ocean to Orbit,\u201d\u00a0focused on\u00a0astronaut training, also included with admission.<\/p>\n
With exhibits, films and interactive experiences across four floors, the science center is encouraging guests to make a full day of it\u2014especially those looking for family-friendly things to do in Orlando.<\/p>\n
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