SPACE EXPLORERS: THE INFINITE – The World’s Largest Immersive Experience on Space Exploration Returns to Houston for Limited Time
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE — the first multi-sensory, interactive virtual reality experience to transport visitors aboard the International Space Station (formerly known as THE INFINITE) — has touched back down in Houston at Sawyer Yards.
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE redefines the frontiers of immersive entertainment by inviting visitors to roam freely inside a virtual life-size replica of the International Space Station (ISS), bringing audiences closer to the feeling of being in outer space than ever before. Tickets to Space Explorers: THE INFINITE’s return Houston engagement are now on sale.
The return of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE in Houston offers new content – including the addition of footage of the Artemis I launch. Guests will use virtual reality headsets to explore a digital version of the ISS, where they will interact with video testimonials of the international astronaut crew. Throughout the 60-minute journey, visitors’ senses are enriched through the interactivity between virtual reality, multimedia art, soundscapes, and light design.
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE is an extension of the Primetime Emmy Award-winning immersive series Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, which is the largest production ever filmed in space – produced by Felix & Paul Studios in association with TIME Studios. Shot over nearly three years to capture more than 200 hours of 3D 360 cinematic virtual reality footage, the four-part series documents the life of eight international astronauts inside — and outside — the ISS.
“We are proud to say that, since 2021, we’ve welcomed more than 400,000 people to space with Space Explorers: THE INFINITE,” said Félix Lajeunesse, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Felix & Paul Studios and Creative Director of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE. “As the birthplace of NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center and a city with the cosmos as an inherent part of its DNA, Houston was the obvious choice for the American premiere of this one-of-a-kind experience, making it the perfect location for a second visit. We are thrilled to offer repeat visitors, and those who missed it the first time, a chance to virtually explore the International Space Station and experience the daily lives of astronauts in outer space.”
Since launching in Houston – the first American city to experience Space Explorers: THE INFINITE following its international debut in Montréal – in December 2021, the experience has garnered legions of fans during stops in Tacoma, WA, Richmond, CA, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Denver, CO. In addition to rave reviews from guests in its various tour stops, Space Explorers: THE INFINITE has been recognized with awards and honors, including being selected as a finalist in the VR, AR & MR category at the 2022 South By Southwest Innovation Awards.
“During its maiden U.S. launch, Space Explorers: THE INFINITE received enthusiastic reviews from Houston visitors who appreciated not only the technical innovations but also the uniqueness of the experience,” stated Éric Albert, CO-CEO of Infinity Experiences Inc. “For those who joined us previously and loved the journey, we invite you back to rediscover the wonders of space exploration. And to those who missed it, this is your chance to experience what everyone has been talking about. We are excited to call Space City home once again.”
PLAN YOUR VISIT:
THE INFINITE’s hours of operation are 11 AM to 8 PM on Thursdays; 11 AM to 9 PM on Fridays; 10 AM to 9 PM on Saturdays; and 10 AM to 6 PM on Sundays.
Photo: Courtesy of The Infinite