An exhibition developed by Boeing and NASA will be launched at Scienceworks on Saturday.
Above and Beyond: The Ultimate Interactive Flight Exhibition uses immersive experiences to explore flight and aerospace innovation, design and technology.
It premiered at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC and has travelled the world from Dubai to London and Singapore.
The exhibition includes a 180-degree theatre presentation, a simulated space elevator ride, a challenge to design and test a supersonic fighter jet in a virtual high-speed flying competition, and an avatar experience demonstrating bird flight.
Above and Beyond allows visitors to be immersed in the wonders of flight in a hands-on way,” said Mike Bunker, managing director of Boeing Aerostructures Australia based in Fishermans Bend. “It’s an inspirational must-see for Australia’s budding engineers, scientists, pilots and explorers and anyone else who loves aerospace.”
NASA’s Jaiwon Shin said the exhibition celebrated the innovation that made flight possible during the last century.
“The tenacity of the human spirit couldn’t be more evident than in its never-ending quest to understand and explore the world around it,” he said.
Scienceworks general manager Jonathan Shearer said aerospace engineering was an example of how technology could change lives.
“We believe people can use creativity, science and technology to solve the world’s problems,” he said.
Above and Beyond runs until October 7.
