Over the past year, with millions of housebound office workers trying tele-presence for the first time, did virtual reality find its true purpose at last? Nah, not really. This always-just-about-to-take-off technology is still, by and large, a niche hobby for early adopters. Here are some recommendations for worthwhile space-related experiences you can try right now, most of them for standalone headsets like Oculus Quest, which as opposed to more expensive tethered headsets appear to be the future of consumer VR.
Five Space Experiences to Try With Your New VR Headset
Apps for Google Cardboard – Google VR
Whether you want to float on a lazy river, play pong in space, or stand on stage with a legend, Cardboard has hundreds of immersive experiences to choose from. Experience your favorite artist's new music video as if you're right there on set, base jump off a cliff from the comfort of your armchair, and so much more, with video content and your Cardboard viewer. Use your paddle to direct the Proton, an energy ball with awesome power and the only thing that can destroy the M. The official Cardboard app is your first stop for virtual reality on your Android or iPhone. The Cardboard app lets you use any Works with Google Cardboard viewer with any Cardboard app, and includes a variety of immersive demos. Find more interesting apps and experiences that work with Google Cardboard on our app store, you won't be disappointed!
The project, announced today during a panel at the Sundance Film Festival, will be filmed over a yearlong period using specially engineered technical solutions and will culminate in the first-ever capture of a spacewalk in cinematic virtual reality. With the support of the International Space Station, U. National Laboratory and the unparalleled access provided by NASA, the ISS Experience will provide viewers with a first-person experience of life on board the International Space Station, highlighting the learnings of astronauts who have lived and worked on the ISS over the past 20 years and providing insights into the future of space exploration.