Eliza McNitt’s mixed reality experience ASTRA takes you to an unprecedented journey beyond the stars

Mathieu G.

It’s with great excitement that we announce the launch of ASTRA, a pioneering mixed reality experience that transforms your home into a spaceship for an interstellar mission like no other which transports you to faraway moons and planets in virtual reality. Directed by the visionary Eliza McNitt, known for the immersive virtual experience SPHERES, and produced by those behind the Emmy-winning MADRID NOIR, Atlas V, ASTRA combines the thrill of space exploration with the profound quest for life in the universe.

From the comfort of your living space, ASTRA offers you a unique opportunity to follow the research of an astrobiologist—your mother—on a mission that spans the depths of space to explore one of humanity’s most enduring mysteries: the origins and presence of life beyond Earth. Guided by the compelling voice of Taylour Paige, you will journey to distant planets and moons, such as Jupiter, Titan, and Europa in virtual reality sequences, immersing yourself in their otherworldly beauty while analyzing their environments for the key ingredients for life.

ASTRA is not just an adventure across the cosmos; it’s a narrative voyage that explores themes of loss, grief, and family heritage. By leveraging both mixed reality and virtual reality technologies, ASTRA merges interactive design with breathtaking environmental artistry, creating an emotionally engaging and intellectually stimulating exploration.

ASTRA is now available to offer audiences an enlightening journey through the latest in mixed reality technology and space exploration. Whether you’re drawn to the mysteries of space, immersive storytelling, or cutting-edge interactive experiences, ASTRA offers a unique window into the cosmos.

Embark on a journey with ASTRA to explore the universe and delve into the mysteries of the cosmos. The stars await your discovery.

Find it here on Meta Store

Astra is a Mixed Reality Experience produced by Atlas V, directed by Eliza McNitt, in partnership with Meta, supported by the CNC and the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and distributed by Astrea.

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