Digital space exhibition with an immersive and surreal outer space experience

• New digital exhibition will present an immersive and surreal outer space experience
• MBRSC to showcase footage of the Emirates Mars Mission and Hope Probe
• Building on an original coproduction with parent company Culturespaces and French Space Agency, CNES for 60^th anniversary

Dubai: Infinity des Lumières, the GCC’s largest and most impressive digital art centre, has partnered with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to launch a new limited-edition program – Destination Cosmos: The Ultimate Challenge. Scheduled to release on11 February 2022, visitors to the digital art centre will be able to experience an unforgettable, multi-sensory journey of Destination Cosmos.

An original and exclusive creation with MBRSC, built upon a coproduction by Culturespaces and CNES to celebrate the 60^th anniversary of the French Space Agency (CNES), Destination Cosmos will be launched with the aim to enrich human knowledge of the universe and contribute to improving the daily lives of humans – one of the key pillars of the UAE’s National Space Strategy for 2030.

Through Infinity des Lumières’ 130 projectors, 58 speakers, and 3,000 HD digital moving images, guests will have the chance to discover a 13 segment and prologue programme including a maze of stars, planets, nebulae, and supernova – making it a unique voyage that begins in the heart of the Guyanese rainforest and ends at the edge of the universe.

“We are pleased to announce our partnership with Infinity des Lumières and CNES. We believe that the programme will enhance the community’s understanding and passion for space exploration and studies. Through this novel digital exhibition, residents and visitors alike will have a new way to discover and learn about space that is immersive and enjoyable,” said Director General H.E. Salem Humaid Almarri at Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center.

Wael Soueid, Executive Director at Infinity des Lumières, comments: “We are excited and honoured to have the support of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre and CNES for this momentous occasion. This partnership is a testament to Infinity des Lumières dedication to enriching minds and facilitating the exchange of ideas and knowledge through an experience that is accessible by all.​ We are confident that Destination Cosmos will be an awe-inspiring edutainment experience for our visitors, and we look forward to opening our doors to the surreal outer space.”

Founded in 2006 and home to the UAE National Space Programme, MBRSC is committed to providing a prosperous future for the UAE’s economic and space sector by building and empowering a knowledge-based economy through sustainable and advanced technology objectives. Through its partnership with Infinity des Lumières, MBRSC seeks to enhance the importance of innovation and scientific exploration amongst the UAE community by introducing digital art as a means for people to connect and learn about space.

Launching for the first time in the Middle East, Destination Cosmos: The Ultimate Challenge, the exhibition focuses on emerging French and UAE entities to continue expanding their knowledge within the space industry through a new means of communication.

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