Czech Space City at the Science Fair 2025 Amazed Tens of Thousands. The Space Show Continues at the Prague Planetarium

This year’s Science Fair 2025 offered the public not only scientific discoveries but also experiences quite literally from another world. The Czech Space City exhibition showcased the activities of CzechInvest and other members of the Czech Space Team. They introduced visitors to the Czech Journey to Space project and the current developments in space technologies.

The Science Fair attracted over 50,000 visitors of all ages, who during the three-day program got a chance to explore what the future of space exploration looks like. Czech Space City was also visited by the Minister of Transport, Martin Kupka, under whose department space activities fall.

“At Czech Space City, we were able to show the public how the Czech Journey to Space opens doors to new technologies, international cooperation, and serves as inspiration for the younger generation. It’s a project that connects science, business, and education, and helps build the future of the Czech space ecosystem,” says Tereza Kubicová, Deputy for Technological Development at CzechInvest and Secretary of the Czech Journey to Space project.

One of the exhibits in Czech Space City was also a flight simulator by the company Vrgineers, which is part of the ESA BIC Czech Republic space incubator. Visitors had the chance to experience a realistic helicopter flight, accompanied by a professional explanation from a technical specialist. The virtual and mixed reality technology attracted enormous interest across generations.

“It’s great to see that something typically used by professionals for training can also excite the general public. It confirms that flight simulation is not just a training tool but also a powerful experience. Moments like these reaffirm that it’s worthwhile to develop demanding systems with reach beyond the professional sector,” says Marek Polčák, founder and CEO of Vrgineers.

“The Czech Space City exhibition showed the strong potential of science popularization when it combines inspiring stories with real-world technologies and research. A great highlight was also the presence of cadets from the Zero-G mission, who shared their personal experiences with training in simulated microgravity conditions. Their stories vividly illustrated the importance of mental resilience, teamwork, and diversity,” adds social psychologist Iva Poláčková Šolcová, who has long been involved in space psychology.

And the space mission doesn’t end there! On Wednesday, June 18, a special afternoon program will take place at the newly reopened Prague Planetarium to mark the launch of books by Czech backup astronaut Aleš Svoboda, who will be present for a personal meet-and-greet. Between 2 PM and 5 PM, visitors can look forward to the Vrgineers flight simulator, physical and cognitive tests inspired by the Zero-G cadet selection process, and other engaging activities.

The Czech Space Team is an active group of public institutions supporting space activities in the Czech Republic. These include the Ministry of Transport, the CzechInvest Business and Investment Support Agency, Planetum – Prague City Observatory and Planetarium, and the Czech Academy of Sciences. More information about their activities can be found here.