With surging public interest in NASA’s Artemis II mission, Interstellar Arc at AREA15 will debut its own “Space Week” celebration May 1 – 10, commemorating National Space Day on May 1 and National Astronaut Day on May 5. As the awe-inspiring, visionary experience from the Emmy®-winning creators at Felix & Paul Studios, Interstellar Arc transports guests to the 25th century, when humanity embarks on its first interstellar space exploration program. Here, visitors explore vast, gravity-defying environments assisted by the Diplomat, an artificial intelligence designed to accompany and guide participants through the spaceship.
“Space Week” at Interstellar Arc provides visitors ages 8 to 17 with an opportunity to explore the cosmos through the VR attraction’s interactive storytelling and hands-on discovery. Younger guests visiting during “Space Week” will receive an “Interstellar Explorer” laminate and a souvenir Mission Crest pin. Starting May 2 through May 10, guests ages 8 to 17 arriving between 3 and 5 p.m. will also receive a special added experience: a breathtaking eight-minute virtual reality tour of the International Space Station. Filmed by Felix & Paul Studios, this experience features the first-ever cinematic 3D 360° footage captured in the vacuum of space.
Produced in partnership with NASA and TIME Studios, this additional experience allows young explorers to witness low Earth orbit as if they were floating alongside the astronauts themselves. This special VR experience is part of the touring exhibition Space Explorers: The INFINITE, produced by Felix & Paul Studios and PHI Studio, currently showing in Atlanta and arriving in Chicago this fall.
During “Space Week,” first-time guests may also sign up to receive 10% off full price Interstellar Arc purchases made through interstellararc.com. Discounts will also be available for Nevada residents, veterans and children ages 8 to 17, creating broader access to the experience during the promotional period. Designed to celebrate humanity’s growing curiosity about space exploration, the offer aligns with increased global attention on NASA’s crewed flybys of the moon, scientific discovery and the future of interplanetary travel.
Just as NASA’s Artemis program is inspiring a new generation of explorers, Interstellar Arc’s “Interstellar Explorer” promo aims to spark that same curiosity in young minds all summer long. Beginning June 1 and available through Aug. 9, children ages 8 to 17 can enjoy specially priced admission starting at $39. These young guests will also receive the souvenir “Interstellar Explorer” laminate, Mission Crest pin, the special eight-minute International Space Station VR experience and—to keep the sense of discovery alive at home—a NASA Star Wheel kit, giving families even more opportunities to experience the wonder of space exploration together.
Interstellar Arc is located in the AREA15 District at the south end of Zone 2: The Terminals. Parking is free for Nevada residents; convenient surface parking is available on the northwest side of AREA15’s original main building in Zone 1: The Bunkers and in the parking garage west of Zone 2. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. daily. Tickets are available at www.interstellararc.com.
ABOUT INTERSTELLAR ARC
Interstellar Arc is the awe-inspiring, visionary new immersive experience at AREA15 from the Emmy®-winning creators at Felix & Paul Studios. The most ambitious and convincing VR-based attraction ever conceived, the experience is set in the 25th century, when humanity has embarked on its first interstellar space exploration program. It begins when passengers arrive at Spaceport One, where they board the Interstellar Arc and enter a cryogenic sleep, awakening 262 years in the future as the ship approaches the distant exoplanet Arcadia, destined to be humanity’s next home. As they prepare to inhabit their new planet, passengers are invited to explore the vast, gravity-defying environments of the Interstellar Arc, assisted by the Diplomat, an artificial intelligence designed to accompany and guide them through the spaceship. Their journey culminates at Cosmopolis, a sprawling city orbiting Arcadia, the new world where humankind’s next chapter will begin. For more information, visit www.interstellararc.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @InterstellarArc.
ABOUT FELIX & PAUL STUDIOS
As a trailblazer in immersive entertainment, Felix & Paul Studios has established itself as a leader and pioneer in creating and producing groundbreaking virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality experiences that captivate audiences across the globe. The studio’s commitment to innovation is rooted in the belief that technology has the power to drive new forms of artistic expression and transform storytelling into storyliving. Its award-winning portfolio of over 30 productions includes the first ever cinematic VR experience, Strangers with Patrick Watson; Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, the Emmy-award winning and critically acclaimed series which inspired Space Explorers: THE INFINITE; as well as collaborations with industry leaders and visionaries such as Cirque du Soleil, Universal Studios, and Fox Searchlight. For more information: Website, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok.
ABOUT AREA15 LAS VEGAS
AREA15, located parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world’s first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15’s curated mix of dynamic destinations—including LIFTOFF Bar and Ride, Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, Illuminarium, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, Kaia, The Beast, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco, JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE and many more—represents what’s next in experiential entertainment. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages. Zone 2: The Terminals at AREA15 now features Universal Destinations & Experiences’ new, year-round horror entertainment experience Universal Horror Unleashed, Felix & Paul Studios’ Interstellar Arc and The Escape Game. Additional immersive destinations and eateries coming soon to The Terminals include the Boeing 747, Dolls Kill, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Museum of Ice Cream’s largest flagship location, Chilango’s Tacos, Saint Honoré Doughnuts & Beignets, Nacho Daddy and more.
AREA15 has received numerous accolades, including being named “Another Unmissable Stop for Art Lovers” by The Times UK; “Most Innovative Venue in the USA” and No. 2 on the list of “10 Best Immersive Experiences in the U.S.” by Timeout; “Best Immersive Art Experience” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards; “Best Place to Dance,” “Best Attraction,” “Best Place for Your Instagram Shot” and “Best Rave Resurgence” by Las Vegas Weekly Readers’ Choice Best of Vegas Awards; “Best Arts Hub” by Vegas Magazine; “Best Family Attraction” from the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association; claiming the No. 1 spot in Blooloop’s “World’s Top 11 Immersive Art Experiences;” and being included in Las Vegas Magazine’s Hall of Fame.
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