Mission:
Astronaut

Embark on an exhilarating journey as you immerse yourself in astronaut training and tackle STEM challenges that simulate real space missions.

Welcome to Mission: Astronaut, a hands-on experience where you’ll learn about space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges.

Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to solve, focusing on engineering, physics, teamwork, and fun! This exhibition provides dual language interpretation to give context to the challenges of space.

Key Experiences:

  • Pilot a robotic arm

  • Learn how to dock a capsule to a space station.

  • Participate in space experiments and observe firsthand their crucial role in sustaining life on our planet

  • Design your own spacesuit for an exciting mission on Mars or the moon

  • View ideas and designs for future space exploration and habitation in an immersive area

Specifications

Space Required

3,500 - 5,000 sq. ft.

Production Time

Ten (10) working days for installation; Seven (7) working days for deinstallation

Freight

Up to three (3) 53 ft trailers

Tour Availability

Summer 2025 and beyond

Produced By

Mission: Astronaut is produced and toured internationally by Flying Fish, with support from The DoSeum and Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

Partners

Supporting Partners

Tour History and Itinerary

The DoSeum

San Antonio, TX, USA view map

February 13, 2024 – April 28, 2024

Jacksonville, FL, USA view map

September 14, 2024 – January 5, 2025

Memphis, TN, USA view map

June 7, 2024 – September 2, 2024

Ashland, NE, USA view map

January 22, 2025 – May 25, 2025