Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center is shooting for the stars with its debut exhibition at the property’s on-site STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) center.

Set to open in November in Iowa’s Cedar Rapids, Cedar Crossing Casino is a $275 million project from Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E). The developers of the destination have always pledged that Cedar Crossing would be much more than a casino, but a place that would integrate with the community.

Along with committing 8% of its annual gross gaming revenue to support nonprofit organizations in Linn County–far higher than the 3% state-mandated charitable requirement–Cedar Crossing includes a STEM lab with a dedicated entrance separate from the gaming floor. Cedar Crossing, which recently named the STEM lab the Compass Center, says the 5,000-square-foot facility will open with “Astronaut,” an immersive, interactive, and hands-on exhibition that explores the physical and mental challenges involved in space exploration.

“[Compass Center] gives us a chance to bring something completely different to Cedar Rapids,” Gomes continued. “An exhibit like [‘Astronaut’] can spark a child’s curiosity and inspire a lifetime of learning.”

Scitech, a not-for-profit organization supported by the Western Australian Government, is bringing “Astronaut” to America’s heartland. Scitech says the program allows participants to experience what it’s like to sleep, eat, shower, and use the toilet in space.

The exhibition combines teamwork in solving problems and performing tasks to overcome challenges such as communicating with mission control and safely landing a capsule. Visitors will experience the physical training astronauts must undergo, what space clothing feels like, and the simulated gravitational force (g-force) astronauts endure during launch.

Scitech says “Astronaut” is tailored for children aged 5-12, but guests of all ages are welcome.

Cedar Crossing Casino is set to open next month with 700 slot machines, 22 live dealer table games, and a sportsbook. The casino will offer five bars and restaurants, including Clubhouse by Zach Johnson, a steakhouse concept developed alongside the Iowa native, who won the 2007 Masters and 2015 Open golf championships.