Step Inside the Orion Capsule: Immersive Space Travel Experience

Guy Norris of Aviation Week explores the immersive Orion space capsule experience, a standout attraction at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. 

Developed by the Canadian creative technologies studio Array of Stars in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, the display offers a highly detailed and emotionally engaging simulation of space travel aboard the Orion capsule. 

The experience combines technical accuracy with storytelling, allowing visitors to explore the capsule's interior and exterior while feeling like part of the Artemis II mission. 

Notably, Victor Glover's parents participated in the experience, likening it to a family journey around the Moon. Utilizing advanced technology, including MetaQuest 3 headsets, PCs, and iPads, the display replicates astronaut interactions with the capsule's instrument panels, showcasing innovative engineering and captivating audiences throughout the symposium.

Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.