G PRESSURE EXPERIENCE
PASSENGERS
MINUTES RIDE TIME
Embark on a lunar journey! The Cité de l’espace opened its new immersive ride experience on November 14th, 2023.
The equipment operates on a centrifuge principle, where the rotation speed induces acceleration on guests comfortably seated within ride cabins designed to mimic the environment of a rocket launch module. In total, there are ten cabins, each accommodating four experimenters. Not just an attraction, LuneXplorer is also a scientific experiment. The primary goal is to immerse passengers in the experience of being astronauts while elucidating the principles of forces.
This unique immersive ride, the second one of its kind in Europe, allows visitors to undergo a simulated take-off and journey to the Moon, complete with the physical sensations involved. The experience unfolds in four 10-minute sections, beginning in the lobby of a renovated 1,500 m2 building dedicated to moon missions. To board one of the capsules and experience an up to 3G pressure lift-off, guests must be at least 1.30 meters tall.
STAGE 1:
PREPARATION
Discover and compare the Apollo lunar missions with the new Artemis missions to the Moon, involving the European Space Agency (ESA) alongside NASA.
STAGE 2:
THE
BRIEFING
Compose your crew—maximum of four people. Ten other capsules will take off simultaneously. Follow the instructions of ESA astronauts who will prepare you for the mission.
STAGE 3:
THE MISSION
TO THE MOON
It’s time to take off for the Moon! Take your place aboard your capsule and experience the accelerations and decelerations of such a journey, akin to astronauts on a mission.
STAGE 4:
DEBRIEFING
As with all experiences, this one concludes with a debriefing based on your flight parameters, providing insights into the return to the Moon and future projects.
Intamin is proud to have collaborated with the Cité de l’espace to merge entertainment and knowledge, contributing to their success. We extend our gratitude to the entire team for their exceptional cooperation.