HTC sends virtual reality headsets to the International Space Station to help lonely astronauts.

HTC sends virtual reality headsets to the International Space Station to help lonely astronauts.

Whether it’s to tour the International Space Station (ISS) or battle Darth Vader, most VR enthusiasts are looking to leave this planet and reach beyond. However, HTC is sending virtual reality headsets to the ISS to give astronauts something to do besides stare into the star-filled abyss. The company partnered with XRHealth and engineering firm …

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HTCs Vive Focus 3 has a new and far-reaching mission: the mental health of astronauts

HTCs Vive Focus 3 has a new and far-reaching mission: the mental health of astronauts

HTC Goes to Space The company announced today that an optimized, microgravity-friendly version of its Vive Focus 3 virtual reality headset will be sent to the International Space Station on NASA’s scheduled November 7 relaunch. Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen will test the viability of the Focus 3 to help reduce the psychological stress that NASA …

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