How NASA uses virtual and augmented reality to design and share space missions

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory experts explain how immersive technologies like augmented and virtual reality are transforming mission operations, public outreach, and the very way we design spacecraft.

Sasha Samochina and Jason Craig from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Ops Lab discuss the intersection of visualization technology and space exploration. The talk examines how tools originally intended for mission operations can influence public engagement, and how feedback from the public can in turn shape the development of these digital environments.

Beyond outreach, the presentation explores the practical application of these technologies in engineering. By integrating augmented and virtual reality into the workflow, teams are changing their approach to spacecraft design and altering how humans perceive and interact with the world beyond our planet.

Source: Visualizing Space Exploration: AR, VR & Emerging Tech (live public talk)