Blue Origin New Shepard VR Experience Lands At NASA KSC Visitor Complex

An immersive virtual reality experience inside a replica of Blue Origin’s New Shepard has landed at NASA Kennedy Space Centers Visitor Complex!

The immersive virtual reality experience allows visitors to embark on a thrilling journey beyond Earth's atmosphere by stepping inside a meticulously crafted replica of the Blue Origin's New Shepard crew capsule.

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The virtual reality journey offers what Blue Origin calls a "authentic and exhilarating recreation" of the actual spaceflight experience, complete with real data and imagery capturing the breathtaking moments as the capsule surpasses the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary marking the edge of space.

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Visitors will have the opportunity to don virtual reality headsets and be transported into the cosmos, witnessing the Earth from a perspective only a few have experienced. The simulation includes the awe-inspiring views of our planet against the backdrop of the cosmos, replicating the weightlessness and serenity of space travel.

The experience, located inside Gateway: The Deep Spce Launch Complex exhibit at the heart of the iconic Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center Complex in Florida

In addition to the virtual reality adventure, Blue Origin has brought a Club for the Future postbox  where visitors can send messages to the stars onboard. future New Shepard flight.

Messages dropped into the postbox will be collected and preserved as a testament to humanity's curiosity and ambition to explore the great unknown.

"We're thrilled to continue our mission of making space more accessible and inspiring the next generation of space explorers," - Blue Origin

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is buzzing as it continues its mission to foster a deeper connection between Earth and space. The introduction of these new attractions marks a significant stride in the effort to make space more accessible to the public and ignite the spark of curiosity among aspiring space enthusiasts.