A remote virtual reality show led by University of Colorado graduate and top Smithsonian astronomers transports viewers to exploding stars and black holes while standing atop the James Webb Space Telescope and other space observatories. “Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience” is a 1-hour show with 40-minute “free roam” virtual reality that will open in Denver …
Orlando’s ties to the nation’s space program helped land one of the Smithsonian Institution’s new immersive experiences on the Florida Mall, where visitors will soon be able to walk through galaxies and exploding stars using virtual reality technology built from real telescope data. Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience, a permanent exhibit, opens June 25 in …
Two Quest 3 headsets will soon be on their way to the International Space Station to train astronauts on spacewalks before they exit the actual hatch. Meta says it’s the result of “six years of collaboration” with the European Space Agency (ESA). The Quest 3 will be far from the first XR headset to land …
