Created by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this stunning educational app uses native mobile augmented reality to bring spacecraft explorers from across the solar system to whatever space you’re in. Find a flat surface and view interactive 3D models right in front of you, scaled to table-top size or in their true-to-life proportions. Take pics with the spacecraft in your favorite environments, and explore detailed info about their fascinating missions.
This tool is excellent for budding astronauts, teachers, and space enthusiasts. Bring NASA’s journey of exploration to life in the classroom, home, or anywhere.
Features:
Interact with 3D spacecraft models of the Curiosity rover, Mars Exploration Rover (Spirit/Opportunity), InSightSMAP, Voyager, Juno, and Cassini, the 70-Meter Deep Space Network Antenna and more.
Learn about missions that explore Earth, Mars, and beyond
True-to-life and adjustable size interaction
In-depth information about each space mission
Camera functionality
The app says move the phone around in circles until it detects a horizontal surface. No amount of moving the phone in circles fulfills the detection process. The help button gives information about the spacecraft but no information about the detection process.
Just one error
RandomMan355
Take a look at the InSight lander. The arm is looking weird… The arm is upside down. Can you please fix this very unexpected model glitch? Otherwise the AR app is a good way to pretend to place a 10 ton item on your siblings.From a very good fan
No Camera Access
PlanetTAAS
I had the same experience as Clancy W, only on an iPad Air 2 running OS 12.4. I was never prompted for camera access and it’s not an option in settings. I also tried reinstalling the app. Also, there’s no spacecraft to choose from under the Earth section.NASA’s Spacecraft 3D is a great alternative. It works on every device I’ve ever tried it on (and I tried a lot since I work in a planetarium) and offers many of the same models.
Must have a newer device to use
jcraig411
Your device has to support Google’s AR Core or Apple’s AR Kit. Otherwise it won’t work. If you have a newer device, this app is awesome. It’s really cool to put the rover in your living room or launch a rocket.
This release contains several security upgrades and bug fixes.
Version 1.2
The developer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Size
168.1 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
