museum exhibits

exhibits: space

lift yourselfLIFT YOURSELF ON A PLANET

See how the mechanical advantage of rope and pulleys allow you to lift your own weight. Custom lift ratios of 2:1 to 7:1 are available. The visitor carriage is controlled to provide a slow, smooth descent.
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Related Exhibit: Push or Pulley It
Watch: Lift Yourself Video

Designed and built by Exhibiteers Inc.
Client: Catawba Science Center, Norwalk, Connecticut

manned maneuvering unitMANNED MANEUVERING UNIT

Complete your mission by maneuvering your vehicle in space-like conditions toward random targets and acquire as many as you can in 2 minutes. This experience is truly unique and requires no hosting or supervision.
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Watch: Manned Maneuvering Unit Video

Designed and built as part of the Ontario Science Centre exhibit development team for SPACE