THEATERS

Space Shuttle Theater - A scaled mock-up of the Space Shuttle flight deck is docked with a module of the ISS. Inside, 8-10 guests feel what it is like to launch in a Space Shuttle as it heads for space station. Rumble speakers and possible special effects will complete the experience. Rear projection of the images will be on a standard rear projection screen. The theater allows wheelchair access. The interior and exterior of the theater provide graphic panels that tell the story of the Space Transportation System.

Crew Return Vehicle And Cargo Vehicles – Guests will learn about the Soyuz TM vehicle and the Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) as well as learn about the importance of other logistics vehicles for the ISS through graphic panels.  Then, guests “return to Earth” via the CRV theater.  Guests enter (and exit) at the rear of a CRV mock-up that is a 4-person theater and lay on reclining couches similar to what is concepted for the CRV.  Guest's journey begins as the CRV is released from the ISS, enters Earth’s atmosphere and safely lands using a parachute.  Rumble speakers accentuate this brief journey.  Other guests and wheelchairs may pull up to the rear of the theater to view the experience.

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