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The Spationaut Day includes 11 immersive activities inspired by astronaut training. Visitors can, among other things, test space simulators, experience the sensations of lunar and Martian gravity, and discover various technologies related to space exploration.

The main visit, called the Spationaut Day, lasts approximately 6 hours. This program includes 11 immersive activities inspired by astronaut training, allowing visitors to discover space exploration through simulators, scientific experiments, and interactive activities.

You can absolutely spend an entire day on-site if you choose to try all of the activities we offer.

Our objective is to popularise science. When you visit the Euro Space Center, you will not only learn about the importance of science in daily life, you will also have access to high-quality content which explains the ins and outs of the conquest of space. To this end, our activities are simultaneously interactive, rewarding and fun.

The center is open on weekends, public holidays, and during school holidays.

You can board the Euro Space Center between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. To avoid peak hours and queues, we recommend visiting in the morning.

It is entirely possible, and even recommended, to book your visit to the Euro Space Center via our e-ticketing platform, where you can choose the date of your visit. By booking at least 48 hours in advance, you’ll receive a €2 discount on your entrance ticket.

We always advise you to book your tickets in advance to ensure a place on board our spaceship. If you come without a reservation, we cannot guarantee you entry to the center when it is fully booked (for safety and quality reasons).

To use your discount code when making a booking, first select the type of ticket and the number of tickets you want to book and fill in your contact information.

Once you’ve done that, you can enter your discount code under the “Discount” tab and confirm by clicking on the check sign. Next, select your advantage card and enter the identification information. Confirm your order.

You’re now ready to board the Euro Space Center spaceship. Your confirmation is in your mailbox!

To use your advantage card when making a booking, first select the type of ticket and the number of tickets you want to book and fill in your contact information.

Once you’ve done that, you can click on “Enter” under the “Advantage card” tab. Next, select your advantage card and enter the identification information. All that’s left is to confirm your order and proceed with payment. On the day of your visit, don’t forget to bring your "Advantage card" and a form of ID.

You’re now ready to board the Euro Space Center spaceship. Your confirmation is in your mailbox!

Parking at the Euro Space Center is completely free for the duration of your visit.

A bus line connects the Euro Space Center to the train station in Libramont, the closest city, located 12 kilometres away. The public transport schedules are subject to change. However, you will not have enough time to complete all of the activities we offer if you choose to use public transport. Please also bear in mind that public transport does not run on Sundays.

Yes, you can leave and come back in thanks to the bracelet you received when you arrived.

Some activities are not available to people under the height of 1 m 10 cm (3.6 ft).  In any case, their admission is free. This means that there are no age restrictions, but there are height restrictions.

Children under the age of 14 may not enter the Euro Space Center alone. Proof of age may be required at any time.

During their visit, whether as a family or in a group, children must remain under the constant care and supervision of their parents and/or carers.

The rooms are accessible to pushchairs. However, some rooms have stairs.

The Euro Space Center is specially outfitted to allow access to persons with reduced mobility. However, some activities such as the Space Rotor and Moonwalk XP are not accessible to persons with reduced mobility.

However, some activities are accessible subject to the discretion of the staff.

For activities to which certain restrictions apply, please see the following section "Are there any particular restrictions on certain activities?

With the exception of a few activities, our center is mostly accessible to people in wheelchairs.

Here is the list of activities that are accessible:

• Space Hub: most tests are accessible except for the following:
  • Rapidity
  • Stability
  • Agility
  • Precision
• Space tour
• Space Flight Unit
• Space Show 5D
• Planetarium
• Cosmic Valley
• Mars Village

Access to certain activities is not permitted for pregnant women. However, you can still enjoy a pleasant day at our center. You are also entitled to a reduced rate (€32 online when booked more than 2 days in advance or €34 on site) upon presentation of a medical certificate at the ticket office at the entrance of the center.

Some of the activities are not accessible to people with one or more types of conditions. Here are the pictograms present in our centre and the simulators to which they apply:

   Min. size :

             1m10: Moon Walk/Mars Walk XP, Space Flight Unit*, Space Show 5D*.

             1m30: Space Rotor

   Pregnant women: Space Rotor, Space Show 5D*, Space Flight Unit*, Free Fall Slide, Moon Walk/Mars Walk XP

   Max. 100kg : Moon Walk/Mars Walk XP, Space Flight Unit*.

   Motor disability: Planetarium**, Moon Walk/Mars Walk XP, Space Show 5D*, Space Flight Unit*, Space Rotor

   Back problems: Space Rotor*, Space Show 5D*, Free Fall Slide

   Heart problems: Free Fall Slide, Space Show 5D*, Space Rotor

   Epilepsy: Moon Walk/Mars Walk XP, Space Flight Unit, Space Show 5D, Space Rotor, Lunar·X

Max size: Space Show 5D*

   Waist size:

• • Space Show 5D - the safety bar may not be suitable for all body types.
  • Moon Walk/Mars Walk XP : same as above. The seat and the seatbelt may not be suitable for all body types.

*It is possible to do it sitting in a "normal" chair.
**Only one wheelchair space available per session.

To take part in the activities safely (simulators, Space Rotor, Moon Walk, etc.), certain types of clothing are not permitted or not recommended:

• Open-toed footwear (flip-flops, slides, Crocs, sandals, etc.)

• High heels

• Loose or long clothing (long dresses, long skirts, dangling scarves)

• Bulky or hanging accessories

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and closed shoes suitable for light physical activities.

The Voyager Café welcomes you from 9 am to 5 pm, offering hot meals between 11:30 am and 3 pm. You will find a variety of meals, desserts, snacks, as well as hot and cold beverages. Enjoy our outdoor spaces, including our covered terrace, Sun Square, and Cosmic Valley, where picnics are welcome.

In case of bad weather, those wishing to picnic can settle in the restaurant, provided that they order at least one drink per person. When the restaurant is full, priority is given to customers consuming meals on-site.

We have a number of lockers located at the entrance which are reserved for Euro Space Center visitors. Make sure you bring a €1 or €2 coin.

Free public Wi-Fi is available at the Euro Space Center.

For safety and hygiene reasons, our animal friends are not allowed inside the Euro Space Center (with the exception of guide dogs).

Most of the activities take place indoors, but you also have access to our outdoor tour.

Lost items found by Euro Space Center members are collected and can be recovered within a reasonable two-month period by contacting the front desk.

You can benefit from certain price advantages when you book your flight at the Euro Space Center. These benefits include one or two free tickets or a percentage off the price of the Spationaut Day fare. The different advantage cards accepted are: 

• Attractions & Tourism  
• 365.be
• ...

If you can’t find the answer to your question, send an email to info@eurospacecenter.be. Our stewards will be happy to help you!

Yes. The full experience lasts around 6 hours, which corresponds to a full day of activities for most visitors.

Many families spend the entire day on site, enjoying simulators, screenings, and various interactive experiences.

The price for the Spationaut Day is:

Adults: €34
Seniors (65+): €32
Children (under 18): €30
Children under 1m10: free

Visitors who book their tickets at least 2 days in advance benefit from a €2 discount per ticket.

Booking is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended. By booking at least 2 days before your visit, you benefit from:

• a €2 discount per ticket

• guaranteed entry

On busy days, the number of visitors is limited to 600 people to ensure a high-quality experience.

Yes. Visitors can leave the center and come back later in the day, for example to go to their car or get some fresh air.

No. The one-day visit called the Spationaut Day does not include accommodation. Staying overnight is only possible as part of certain programs such as space adventure camps, school stays, or Family Weekends.

Yes. The parking area currently has 4 charging stations for electric vehicles. The number of stations will be increased soon.

Yes. The Euro Space Center is accessible to people with reduced mobility thanks to various facilities. However, some activities are not accessible for safety reasons, including:

• Space Rotor

• Moon Walk / Mars Walk XP

Some other activities may be accessible depending on the staff’s assessment.

Yes. The center is accessible with strollers, but some attractions may require you to leave the stroller outside the activity.

The Spationaut Day at the Euro Space Center is accessible to all ages. Younger children can already discover the world of space and enjoy their first experience as trainee astronauts.

To fully benefit from the educational aspect of the activities and better understand the scientific explanations, we nevertheless recommend visiting from the age of 6.

Some activities also require a minimum height for safety reasons:

• Minimum 1.10 m: Moon Walk, Mars Walk XP, Space Show 5D, Space Flight Unit

• Minimum 1.30 m: Space Rotor

Children under 1.10 m benefit from free admission, but access to certain activities may be limited.

Children under 1.10 m benefit from free admission, but some activities require a minimum height for safety reasons.

Activities with a minimum height:

• 1.10 m: Moon Walk, Mars Walk XP, Space Flight Unit, Space Show 5D

• 1.30 m: Space Rotor

When the weather is unpredictable, it can be difficult to find a family activity in Belgium. The Euro Space Center, located in Transinne (Libin), offers an ideal experience for an outing with children, even in rainy weather.

Most activities take place indoors, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the experience regardless of the weather.

During the Spationaut Day, families take part in several experiences inspired by astronaut training: space simulators, lunar and Martian gravity activities, immersive projections, and interactive scientific experiences. This immersive day lasts around 6 hours and includes 11 activities, allowing children and parents to discover the world of space exploration together while having fun.

Most activities take place indoors, allowing visitors to enjoy the center in all weather conditions.

The Euro Space Center also offers an outdoor walk called Cosmic Valley, where visitors can discover:

• the planets of the solar system
• communication methods
• technologies used to explore space.

The camps are structured around a programme that includes 35 hours of activities (30 hours for the Junior camps) over 5 days. Four meals per day are included in our full room and board offering. The children also receive two T-shirts with a Euro Space Center print, a diploma, a souvenir photo, a badge based on the camp chosen, a gift and their creations from the camp.

Euro Space Center has been organising camps for children for 30 years. Its success has been growing and it currently welcomes more than 1,000 children every year. The children are loyal to the Euro Space Center and many of them come back year after year. Our satisfaction rate is 94.3%. A space adventure camp is also an opportunity to be a part of the Euro Space Center’s astronaut community and to continue the adventure through our Space Lab, online conferences, and an active Facebook page. Our slogan: Creator of space heroes!

Yes. The camps are accessible to all children, even without prior scientific knowledge. The activities are designed to learn through play and to gradually discover the world of space.

Yes. Space adventure camps are organized during school holiday periods. This allows children to enjoy a unique experience centered around space exploration during their holidays.

Yes. Each camp caters to a specific age group. In addition, the groups are designed to minimise age differences.

We form groups of maximum 16 children by age.

During the day, the children are supervised by a professional and passionate team that oversees the many activities included in the programme. In the evening, our monitors take over and your child can participate in a film session or indoor or outdoor group games, if the weather allows.

You can see photos and view posts about their daily activities on a blog accessible only to parents who have signed their child up for the camp. We also provide a mail correspondence service for parents/children who are interested.

Our rooms host up to 10 children. Boys and girls are in separate rooms.

Participants should bring their personal belongings for the duration of the stay. It is recommended to bring comfortable clothing, suitable shoes for activities, as well as the necessary items for overnight stays in the boarding option.

Children should also bring a toiletry bag, towels, and spare clothes to fully enjoy the activities throughout the camp.

We can tailor the food according to requests made prior to the start of the camp if your child suffers from specific food allergies or has to eat a special diet.

For day camps, we are happy to welcome your child from 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Training an ESA astronaut can cost up to €12 million, but your child can become a space hero from as little as €220 (junior camps at day school) or €305 at day school and €575 at boarding school for internships from the age of 9.

To benefit from the discount linked to your code, please enter it in the “Promotional Code” field when completing the online registration form. The discount will be deducted from the total amount of the camp.

Please note that no discounts are valid for the following camps:

• Astronaut – Glider Flight
• Drones

The ideal solution is, of course, to select a camp with full room and board.

You can make an advance reservation for your child’s birthday with their friends at the Euro Space Center. You have a choice between two options (on Wednesdays, Saturdays and during school breaks).

From ages 6 to 12 depending on the option chosen.

In order to give your child a high-quality experience, we accept groups of minimum 10 children.

Your child will take part in an unforgettable experience supervised by one of our experienced monitors. They also receive personalised invitations, a souvenir photo, a Euro Space Center badge and a cake.

Yes. The birthday packages include a cake of your choice, which is shared with the children during the celebration.

Birthday parties at the Euro Space Center last approximately 2.5 hours.

During this activity, children take part in various experiences inspired by astronaut training, supervised by a Space Instructor.

Depending on the chosen package, they can try several space simulators such as the Moonwalk XP, the multi-axis chair, the Free Fall Slide, or the Space Rotor.

Yes. For the smooth running of the activity, at least one parent must be present with the group of children during the birthday.

The activities are supervised by a Space Instructor, but the presence of a parent is required to accompany the children during the visit.

The Euro Space Center offers several formats for companies, including:

• Team building
• Seminars and meetings
• Family Days
• Tailor-made events

Companies can organize immersive activities inspired by space exploration, professional meetings, or events for employees and their families.

Yes. The Euro Space Center offers various team building activities inspired by astronaut training.

Participants can take on collective challenges, test space simulators, and enjoy an immersive experience that fosters collaboration and team cohesion.

Yes. Companies can organize a fully customized event, tailored to their objectives and the number of participants.

This can include:

• specific activities
• a customized program
• catering solutions
• a setup adapted to the event

Yes. The Euro Space Center offers several fully equipped rooms for meetings and seminars.

These spaces can be used for:

• team meetings
• conferences
• presentations
• workshops

The rooms are equipped with facilities suited for professional events.

Yes. It is possible to privatize all or part of the center to organize a corporate event in a unique setting dedicated to space exploration.

Privatization allows you to offer an exclusive experience to participants.

Depending on the chosen format, the Euro Space Center can host small groups up to several hundred participants.

Some events, such as Family Days, can gather up to 600 people.

Yes. The Euro Space Center offers various catering options for corporate events, depending on your needs: coffee reception, meals, walking dinner, or other formats.

Choosing a Family Weekend at the Euro Space Center means living a two-day immersive experience at the heart of space exploration. Over two days and one night, participants take part in various activities inspired by astronaut training and discover space sciences in a fun and interactive way.

Supervised by Space Instructors, families can test several space simulators, participate in scientific activities, and experience true immersion in the world of space missions. Participants also spend the night in the center's rooms and enjoy full board at the Voyager Café.

Depending on the chosen mission, certain activities usually reserved for specialized programs may also be offered. This stay provides an original experience to share with family or friends in a center that has been dedicated to space discovery for over 35 years.

You have access to our space simulators for two days, some of which are not normally accessible to the general public. Your group is led by passionate instructors. You can spend the night in one of our comfortable rooms with bathroom. Meals are also included in our offering.

During the stay, participants have access to several simulators and space activities, some of which are usually only accessible through specialized programs.

Depending on the chosen mission, participants can notably discover space simulators, take part in scientific activities, or observe the sky during astronomy sessions.

Family weekends, or "minitrips" are for families or groups of friends from minimum 4 people.

The minimum age depends on the chosen mission:

• Orion Mission: from 6 years old
• Discovery Mission: from 8 years old
• Astro Week-End: from 14 years old

Each program offers activities tailored to the participants' age. Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied.

Yes. During Family Weekends, participants spend the night in the Euro Space Center's guest rooms. Meals are also included in the experience.

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Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied.

Family Weekends at the Euro Space Center last two days and one night. During this immersive stay, participants take part in various activities inspired by astronaut training and spend the night in the center's rooms.

Yes. Family Weekends are organized on specific predetermined dates, and the number of spots is limited. Therefore, it is recommended to book in advance to guarantee your participation.

Family Weekends are primarily designed to be experienced as a family, but it is also possible to participate with friends.

Please note that certain missions require a minimum number of participants to be organized.

The Euro Space Center is located in Transinne, in the municipality of Libin, in the province of Luxembourg, Belgium, in the heart of the Ardennes.

The Euro Space Center is not a traditional theme park.

It is an immersive scientific discovery center where visitors participate in experiences inspired by astronaut training and discover the technologies used to explore space.

The Euro Space Center has existed for over 35 years. Since its creation, it has welcomed visitors coming to discover the world of space exploration through immersive, educational, and interactive activities.

Over the years, the center has evolved to offer new experiences and technologies, making space discovery more immersive than ever for its visitors.

The main visit, called the Astronaut for a Day program, includes 11 immersive activities inspired by astronaut training.

These activities notably allow you to:

• Test your physical and mental skills like an astronaut
• Discover the sensations of Lunar and Martian gravity
• Experience space simulators
• Explore the technologies used for space missions

One of the newest activities is Lunar·X, an immersive experience that simulates a space mission to the Moon.

For over 35 years, the Euro Space Center has offered a unique experience in Europe that combines:

• Science and discovery
• Immersive simulators
• Experiences inspired by astronaut training
• Educational and fun activities

The center allows visitors to spend a day in the shoes of an astronaut and gain a better understanding of space exploration.