In low Earth orbit, the body begins to change. Fluids shift. Smell dulls. Taste fades. And then something unexpected emerges, a quiet, persistent longing for Earth.
Astronauts don’t just miss home. They miss moments: rain on dry soil, fresh-cut grass, the scent of something blooming on warm air.
Away from Earth is an interactive scent installation exploring the sensory memories that define us and what happens when they disappear.
What feels small here becomes everything there.
What would YOU miss the most? Scan to vote or contribute your own.
Join WTSA’s Space Sensory Lab in building a living archive of scent, memory, and the invisible forces that tether us to Earth.
