Crazy about the Universe, in Transmission! ~Experiencing a Space Walk and Lunar Probe~＜Miraikan＞

Space travel and life on the moon. Today, an era is about to begin when private citizens shall also travel into space. Maybe that kind of event that is like a dream is no longer a dream. At Miraikan and before being able to actually travel into space, use the latest VR technologies and a rover developed to probe the moon and get a head start at virtually experiencing a space walk and a lunar probe.

◆An Experience in the Metaverse! The World that Astronauts See

What kind of scenery do astronauts who work at the International Space Station (ISS) see? Use some VR goggles and also experience the feeling of being in space.

Event Outline

• Period
  Wednesday, February 22, 2023 to Friday, March 31, 2023
• Location
  1st floor symbol zone special venue
• Target
  13 years old or older (those who can wear VR goggles)
• How to participate
  On the day of the event, numbered tickets will be distributed at the experience venue

◆The Smallest in the World! Steer the YAOKI, the Lunar Rover!

Steer the YAOKI, a microminiature lunar rover that is small enough to be placed on the palm of a hand, and experience the future of a lunar probe.

Event Outline

• Period
  Wednesday, February 22, 2023 to Friday, March 31, 2023
• Location
  1st floor symbol zone special venue
• Target
  Recommended for 3rd grade elementary school students and above *If the child is 2nd grade or younger, a guardian must be present.
• How to participate
  First-come-first-served basis on the day (numbered tickets may be distributed during busy times such as weekends and holidays)

◆Other related exhibits

◎Special Exhibit: "With New Ideas, Live a Better 'Life in Space'!

We present newly developed daily necessities for life in space.

Event Outline

• Exhibition period
  Wednesday, February 22, 2023 to Friday, March 31, 2023
• Exhibition location
  Near the 5th floor permanent exhibition floor "This is the International Space Station (ISS)"
  *Admission to the permanent exhibition requires a separate fee.

◎Special Video: "Work in Space, A Great Investigation"

The science communicator holds a surprise interview with people who work in space!

Event Outline

• Exhibition period
  Wednesday, February 22, 2023 to Friday, March 31, 2023
• Exhibition location
  Near the 5th floor permanent exhibition floor "This is the International Space Station (ISS)"
  *Admission to the permanent exhibition requires a separate fee.
• Exhibition period
  Wednesday, February 22, 2023 to Friday, March 31, 2023
• Exhibition location
  5th floor dining space (former cafe area)

◎Stamp Collecting: "Completion in Layers! A Space Pioneer"

Nearby the area for the four space events and exhibits newly opened to the public this time, we have set up original stamps. If you press all four stamps in layers, one picture is completed.

[Stamp location]

An Experience in the Metaverse! The World that Astronauts See(1st floor symbol zone)
The Smallest in the World! Steer the YAOKI, the Lunar Rover! (1st floor symbol zone)
With New Ideas, Live a Better 'Life in Space'!(5th floor permanent exhibition floor)
Work in Space, A Great Investigation(5th floor dining space (former cafe area))
*Other related events will be announced at a later date.