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Lockheed Martin, Westinghouse to develop high-power on-orbit power generation for future space missions

November 6, 2023 by Brenda

Kirtland Air Force Base, NM U.S. Space Force experts are hiring two major contractors to develop technologies capable of generating high-powered space-based nuclear energy for propulsion and power for future satellites and space stations. Air Force Research Laboratory officials at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, in late September announced contracts with Lockheed Martin Corp.’s Space …

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

November 2, 2023 by Brenda

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 …

Nimo is a space computer that fits in your pocket

October 27, 2023 by Brenda

Nimo is a space computer consisting of a pair of display glasses and a small computing unit, both designed to create productivity. These glasses are called Nimo Glasses, Nimo Core computing unit. Both run on an operating system called Nimo OS. Dedicated hardware and software work together to provide a smooth multitasking experience. These glasses …

Take a trip to the space station or the beach – virtual reality has arrived in Bolton

October 25, 2023 by Brenda

The Vault game opened at The Vaults and officially launched on Monday. It has a wide range of arcade and virtual reality games for every age group in the family. There are roller coaster simulators and racing sims with people who can experience life at the International Space Center and even the beach for those …