WHAT IS SPACE MESSENGERS?
Space Messengers is an Immersive Mixed Reality installation and international youth exchange exploring the universe through art, science and technology. This participatory installation visualizes thought-provoking reflections on the universe, encouraging participants to contemplate their role within it. Space Messengers evolved from an interdisciplinary collaboration among artists, scientists, interdisciplinary experts and youth ambassadors. Together we explore how the arts, humanities, philosophy, astrophysics, particle physics and space technologies can deepen our understanding of the universe and expand our identities as planetary citizens. Space Messengers serves as a powerful tool to ignite scientific curiosity and wonder, while giving voice to our youth leaders in rural and tribal communities in New Mexico and around the world.
INTERACTIVE PROJECTION WALL
The interactive projection wall is a large scale projection that integrates the videos and messages collected through the workshop. As you approach, watch as your silhouette dances with the cosmos, and then zooms into a universe of video clips created by students, artists, scientists, and cultural experts. These videos are a sneak peek into our interdisciplinary discussions, where science meets art and we contemplate our place in the universe and imagine a sustainable interplanetary future on earth.
DATA VISUALIZATION
The Space Messengers data visualization platform displays the messages collected from the youth workshops and live audience. Read the collective space messages as they float up the wall. Share your thoughts about the universe and your messages become part of a global database as Space Messengers embarks on its worldwide journey, collecting voices from our youth and communities. Scan our QR code to send your own space message and watch in awe as it instantly appears in the projection.
AVATAR SCIENTIST STATION
The Avatar Scientist station makes science accessible through virtual identities. Participants interact with astrophysicists beamed in as avatars. They approach the webcam, ask burning questions about the universe, and witness the astrophysicists’ real-time responses. Check out the Youtube channel of Avatar Dr. Andrea Albert, LANL astrophysicist, Other guest Avatars include Dr. Julia Bluebird, NRAO astrophysicist and Dr. Steven Goldfarb, CERN physicist. Watch a live recording from the event in Guadalajara Mexico.
VIRTUAL REALITY STATIONS
This immersive VR experience explores our relationship to earth from space, as a way to contemplate our place in the universe and deepen our stewardship to planet earth. Discover the universe through the work of VR artists that will expand your mind and at the same time connect you more deeply to planet earth. Our Space Messengers VR world is also a social platform that allows youth and audience to collectively experience the livestream of the projection during events.
