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  • How NASA is Using Unreal Engine 5 to Train for Mars

    How NASA is Using Unreal Engine 5 to Train for Mars

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    If you ever dreamed of exploring Mars, you might be interested in what NASA is doing with Unreal Engine 5, the latest and most powerful game engine from Epic Games. NASA is using Unreal Engine 5 to create a virtual reality environment that will help prepare astronauts for life on Mars. The project is called…

  • The Deep Space Network: NASA’s Cosmic Switchboard Operator on the Brink

    The Deep Space Network: NASA’s Cosmic Switchboard Operator on the Brink

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    Ah, the Deep Space Network (DSN), NASA’s unsung hero and the cosmic switchboard operator that never sleeps. Imagine a 24/7 call center, but instead of dealing with customer complaints or tech support, it’s facilitating groundbreaking scientific discoveries and space exploration. The DSN is the network that says, “Hold my beer,” while juggling communications with over…

  • Explore NASA’s Software Catalog: Free Downloads for Technical Applications

    Explore NASA’s Software Catalog: Free Downloads for Technical Applications

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    NASA offers hundreds of free software programs for a wide range of technical applications, from aeronautics to environmental science. The 2023-2024 Software Catalog contains more than 1,000 codes written by NASA engineers and organised by discipline. These codes are available for download from the NASA Software Catalog website. Here are some examples of the Agency-wide…