Two very different experiences behind one name. Orange Mission is intense for many adults. Green Mission is manageable for most families. The enclosed pod is the main concern for either version.
Last updated: April 2026
| Height Requirement | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Ride Type | Centrifuge simulator |
| Duration | ~5 min |
| Intensity | High (Orange) / Mild (Green) |
| Motion Sickness Risk | High risk (Orange) / None (Green) |
| Park | EPCOT |
Bottom line: It depends entirely on which version you ride. Mission Space has two experiences. The Orange Mission uses a centrifuge that creates real physical G-forces and is genuinely disorienting for many riders, including adults. The Green Mission is a milder space simulation using the same pod setup but without the spinning. For families with young children, always choose Green Mission. The Orange Mission causes motion sickness in a significant number of riders and is not recommended for children under 7. On either version, the enclosed individual pod is the primary concern for claustrophobic children.
The queue moves through space agency theming. Before boarding, you will reach a split where you choose Orange Mission or Green Mission. Cast members are stationed here to explain the difference. This is the decision point. For families with children under 7, or for anyone who is prone to motion sickness, always choose Green Mission.
You enter a very small individual pod. Each pod has its own screen positioned close to your face and its own controls. The pod closes around you. This is the most significant moment for children who are sensitive to enclosed spaces. Both the Orange and Green missions use this same enclosed pod design. There is no open or airy version of this ride.
The screens show a simulated spaceflight. On the Orange Mission, the centrifuge spins and you feel physical G-forces pressing you back into your seat. This is a real physical sensation, not just a visual effect. On the Green Mission, the screens show the same type of space journey but there is no centrifuge spinning. Both missions last approximately five minutes.
Cast members greet you at the exit. Motion sickness bags are available near the exit on the Orange Mission side. A post-show area with interactive space exhibits is available before you leave the attraction building. This is a good place for children to decompress after the enclosed ride experience.
For children and motion-sensitive riders, always choose Green Mission. The Orange Mission is not a slightly more intense version. It is a fundamentally different experience that creates real physical G-forces. Green Mission delivers the space simulation story without that component.
The enclosed pod is the main concern even on Green. Children who are claustrophobic will not enjoy either version. The pod is very small and there is a screen inches from your face for the duration of the ride. If your child dislikes tight spaces, this is not the right attraction.
Motion sickness bags are available at exit, which tells you something. Their presence is not a reassuring sign, but they are useful. If you choose Orange Mission and feel unwell, cast members are familiar with this and will assist you calmly.