The ride's original consultant was Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon.
Mission: SPACE was the first Disney attraction to utilize a centrifuge system for public ride vehicles.
The interior of the space capsules was designed to resemble actual NASA Shuttle and mission control interfaces.
The attraction's ride system is housed within a building designed as a 'Space Training Center,' complete with a 40-foot-wide rotating centrifuge.
The ride's audio-animatronic 'CAPCOM' voice is provided by actress Gina Torres.
Orange Mission riders experience 2.5 Gs, which is significantly more than the 1.5 Gs experienced by space tourists on suborbital flights.
The ride's exterior landscaping includes a 60-foot-tall gravity wheel that serves as a visual centerpiece for the World Discovery neighborhood.
Mission: SPACE is a motion-simulator attraction at EPCOT that replicates the sensation of space flight through human-centrifuge technology. The ride offers two distinct experiences: the Orange Mission, which is a high-intensity centrifuge simulation of a Mars mission, and the Green Mission, which is a lower-intensity, motion-based tour of Earth. Guests operate individual consoles to perform simulated flight tasks such as landing a craft or navigating through an asteroid field. The ride was developed in collaboration with former NASA astronauts and advisors to ensure technical authenticity. It utilizes a multi-screen visual system and hydraulic gimbals to mimic the forces of launch and atmospheric reentry. The Orange Mission generates up to 2.5 Gs of force, while the Green Mission avoids centrifuge rotation to accommodate those prone to motion sickness. Each capsule seats four riders, with each person assigned a specific role: Commander, Pilot, Navigator, or Engineer. The entrance area features a massive, gravity-defying rotating centrifugal wheel, a hallmark of the pavilion’s design.
In front of the giant rotating gravity wheel sculpture located in the outdoor plaza.
Choose the Green Mission if you have any history of motion sickness, as it lacks the centrifuge intensity of the Orange version.
Pay attention to the briefing videos; your role buttons will illuminate when it is your turn to perform a task.
Keep your head pressed firmly against the headrest during the Orange Mission to mitigate nausea.
Ignoring the motion sickness warnings for the Orange Mission, as it is one of the most intense simulator rides in the park.
Guests must remain seated and keep their head against the headrest during the simulation.
