Mumbai: In a historic move that merges entertainment with the final frontier, Banijay Asia, in collaboration with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA), is set to launch Race to Space — a groundbreaking reality television series that will give one ordinary Indian citizen the opportunity to travel to space.
This ambitious initiative follows Blue Origin’s recent all-female space flight, setting the stage for another giant leap — this time for Indian audiences. Announced in August last year, Race to Space promises to capture the imagination of the nation as it chronicles a high-stakes competition that selects one Indian participant to fly aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, joining the ranks of civilian astronauts.
Banijay Asia’s collaboration with SERA ensures that this unique experience will be accessible to an ordinary Indian, democratising space travel in India and marking a historic moment in India’s journey in space exploration. Race to Space promises to captivate millions and inspire future generations of explorers.
Designed as a competitive format, Race to Space will feature participants from across India vying for a once-in-a-lifetime journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The show aims to highlight not just physical fitness or academic credentials, but courage, character, and the spirit of discovery — bringing the dream of space travel within reach of everyday Indians.
With this landmark project, Banijay Asia continues to push the boundaries of unscripted content and immersive storytelling. By enabling mass audiences to witness one Indian’s journey from ordinary life to the edge of space, the series seeks to spark a new era of aspiration and inspiration across the country.
