What’s it like to be a crew member on the International Space Station? Now we can find out thanks to Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, an immersive virtual reality experience that has already opened its doors on the top floor of the Arenas Shopping Center (inside the ECLIPSO complex). You can get your tickets here.
Space Explorers: The ISS Experience has chosen Barcelona (along with Seville, where it is also premiering now) as its first European stop following its international success: more than half a million visitors in the U.S. and Asia have already enjoyed this experience, which realistically recreates the sensation of being an astronaut.
22 October 2026 11:00 + more dates
Eclipso Barcelona
An exciting space odyssey
For this immersive journey into the depths of space, we don’t need special training, uncomfortable suits, or heavy helmets—just a pair of virtual reality goggles. Once we put them on, Earth will disappear from our field of vision, and we’ll be transported to the International Space Station, 400 km above the planet.
Unlike other virtual reality experiences with a guided tour, Space Explorers: The ISS Experience will offer the freedom to explore the station—which has been replicated on a full scale— at your own pace. Plus, nothing you’ll see is fictional.
This immersive experience bases its visuals on real footage that NASA astronauts have recorded in 360 degrees, both inside the station and during their spacewalks. The main inspiration has been their space missions, portrayed in great detail in the Emmy Award-winning documentary series *Space Explorers: The ISS Experience*.
Lasting about 35 minutes, this virtual reality experience is fully immersive thanks to its live-action footage, which sets it apart from other experiences in the city based on 3D graphics (more like video games—just as fun but less realistic). As for age restrictions, it’s recommended for ages 8 and up, and children must always be accompanied by an adult.
To make the most of every second of the experience, we recommend arriving at the venue about 10 to 15 minutes before the time selected when purchasing your tickets.
Space Explorers: The ISS Experience in Barcelona
22 October 2026 11:00 + more dates
Eclipso Barcelona
