Launch Your Own Colored Nuri Rocket with AR... KARI 'One-Day Researcher' Experience Center

Held at Starfield Suwon from September 11 to 20 Ahead of the Fifth Nuri Rocket Launch
Aerospace Experiences Include VR Space Exploration, Space Suit Tryouts, and the Danuri Quiz

As the fifth launch of the Nuri rocket approaches next month, an experiential event is being held where participants can launch a Nuri rocket they colored themselves using augmented reality (AR) and explore space through virtual reality (VR).

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute announced that from September 11 to September 20, it will operate an experiential exhibition hall, "Mission! One-Day Researcher at KARI!", at the Tower Atrium of Starfield Suwon.

Experience Center of Korea Aerospace Research Institute. Provided by Korea Aerospace Research Institute

The exhibition hall is designed for visitors to become 'one-day researchers' at the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, allowing them to directly explore and experience Korea's aerospace technologies. The event features displays of the institute’s major research achievements, as well as AR and VR experiences, do-it-yourself programs, and a space to cheer for the fifth Nuri rocket launch.

The main program, "Nuri Rocket AR Coloring," enables children to virtually launch a Nuri rocket they have colored themselves using AR technology. Other programs include the Danuri lunar exploration quiz, paper airplane making, space keycap making, space suit experiences, and writing support messages for the Nuri rocket. There is also a space where aviation and space-related souvenirs are sold.

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute aims to foster public interest in the fifth launch of the Nuri rocket and Korea’s space development by allowing children and family visitors to experience aerospace research achievements firsthand in a welcoming space.

Lee Sangcheol, President of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, said, "With the fifth Nuri rocket launch approaching, we have organized this event so that people can experience the achievements and significance of Korea’s aerospace development up close and join the challenges undertaken by our researchers. We hope this will inspire future generations to dream of space."

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