Blast Off to the Cosmos: ‘Space Journey Bangkok’ Lands at BITEC from Dec 16, 2024 to Apr 16, 2025
SPACE JOURNEY BANGKOK: A World-Class Space Exhibition in Thailand
Index Creative and Bhiraj Buri Group have joined forces to bring the world’s best space exhibits to Thailand, creating a unique learning experience for Thai youth and space enthusiasts. The exhibition, titled “SPACE JOURNEY BANGKOK,” will be held from December 16, 2024, to April 16, 2025, at Event Space 98, BITEC Buri (BITEC Bangna Exhibition and Meeting Center).
Kriankarn Kanchanapokin, Co-CEO of Index Creative Village Public Company Limited, revealed that the exhibition aims to inspire the future development of space technology in Thailand. The event has received cooperation from related agencies, both public and private, including Dr. Pakorn Aphaphan, Director of the Geoinformatics and Space Technology Development Agency, and Dr. Saran Posayachinda, Director of the National Research Institute.
The exhibition has already been showcased in 5 European countries under the name “Cosmos Discovery Space Exhibition,” attracting over 1 million visitors. The Thailand exhibition targets 200,000 visitors in 4 years.
Pitipat Buri, CEO of Bhiraj Buri Group, emphasized that education is not limited to the classroom or online research. The exhibition offers a unique learning experience through interactive displays and real-life space artifacts.
The exhibition is divided into several halls, showcasing the past, present, and future of space exploration. Visitors can explore over 600 real space artifacts and rare models from the United States and the Soviet Union.
Highlights of SPACE JOURNEY BANGKOK
- Recovered Original Saturn V Space Shuttle F1 Engine Parts
- Original control panel from the Houston Mission Command Center
- 1:1 Replica of the Apollo Control Module
- Model of the Mars rover
- Model of the lunar probe
- The Russian lunar rover Lunokhod
- Meteorite collection, including rocks from Mars
The exhibition offers an immersive experience, including a 3D movie viewing experience and interactive activities such as Cosmos Camp, where visitors can find an astronaut training center, VR driving, and a gyroscope.
