An immersive guide to space and space exploration
Available now on Meta Quest 2 and 3
Support our crowdfunding
from October 23rd, 2024
Space Atlas VR is an edutainment experience focused on space and space exploration. With Space Atlas VR, the user can travel through the Solar System; visit the surface of the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies; interact with detailed maps of the nearby stars and known exoplanets; examine the 3D models and mission timeline of various space exploration systems. Space Atlas VR provides access to accurate and detailed information about the most fascinating topic in the universe through an intuitive and immersive user interface.
Our objective is to develop the next generation edutainment tool, leveraging the strengths of Virtual Reality to offer an engaging and effective learning tool to space enthusiasts. In the coming months, Space Atlas VR will continue to evolve and expand its contents to become ever more relevant and comprehensive.
- Earth
Explore our planet as seen from space, view the dataset generated by earth observation missions, learn about the artificial satellites orbiting it, and discover details about our Moon. - Solar System
Experience an accurate 3D model of our solar system, with the positions and movements of each celestial body based on NASA data. Visit these bodies and delve into the technical details of exploration missions. - Universe
Immerse yourself in a series of cosmic scenes, including an accurate 3D map of all stars within 30 light-years of the Sun, a detailed representation of our galaxy - the Milky Way - and a comprehensive 3D map of known exoplanets.
Space Atlas VR is designed to provide a highly immersive, intuitive, and informative Virtual Reality experience by leveraging the strengths of Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3.
Its user interface is optimized for both hand-tracking and controllers, while the graphics and sounds take full advantage of the hardware capabilities. In the coming months, we plan to add support for multiple languages and the option to explore the Atlas together with other users (in a master-slave configuration).
Space Atlas VR is made in Unity, one of the most advanced development tools for VR/AR experiences. 3D models are developed and/or optimized in Blender, an incredibly powerful and flexible open-source software. Music and sounds are managed through Wwise, an amazing tool for interactive audio.
Crowdfunding Campaign
We have self-financed the development of Space Atlas VR since the project's kick-off in October 2022. Our tiny but dedicated team has managed to build a demo version containing all the core functionalities and main environments envisioned for the Space Atlas VR experience. The positive feedback from early users of the demo, first made available on the Meta App Lab at the end of January 2024, reinforced our belief that Space Atlas VR can be highly engaging and interesting for a wide audience. Now more than ever, we aim to create an immersive and interactive VR experience that brings space exploration, astronomy, and science to life like never before.
To fully realize our vision, a lot of work still needs to be done. The user interface and interactions must be refined, the graphics need to be polished and further optimized, music and sounds need to be integrated throughout the experience, and, most importantly, a substantial amount of scientific and technical content still needs to be added.
This is where we need your help!
To accelerate the development process and enrich Space Atlas VR with all the ideas we have in mind, we have decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. By supporting our campaign, you will help us create a cutting-edge educational tool that can inspire and educate about the wonders of space.
from October 23rd to November 23rd.
Our main objective is to release the first full version of Space Atlas VR by February 2025 and the associated crowdfunding goal is € 25,000.
This will include additional exploration missions, more scientific missions, and expanded data about the various bodies in the Solar System. The experience will also be polished, user-friendly, and optimized for performance. Release is planned for January 2025.
This chapter will feature immersive and interactive explanations of key concepts related to Space and Space Exploration, such as the Big Bang, the search for extraterrestrial life, and the formation of the Solar System.
All content (texts and voices) will be translated into four additional languages: Italian, Spanish, French, and German. This will make Space Atlas VR accessible to many more kids and adults around the world. Additional languages could be added later on.
As an edutainment experience, Space Atlas VR will benefit from an interactive and entertaining way to assess users' knowledge of its technical and scientific content. This is why we want to add the Space Quiz.
Allowing multiple users to explore the Space Atlas together, in a master-slave configuration, will make Space Atlas VR a valuable educational tool in any classroom setting or even among family and friends.
Join us on this exciting journey to bring Space Atlas VR to life.
Together, we can build a new tool to explore the cosmos.
Roadmap
Project Kick-Off
Completion of main environment prototypes
UX/UI design finalized
First Demo version released on App Lab
Regular updates to the Demo
Early access program begins
Crowdfunding Campaign
Official release of Space Atlas VR
Team
Work experience in IT, space systems engineering and project management.
Space Atlas VR is his first major professional project.
Space Atlas VR is his first major professional project.
He supports Davide and Simone when the need arises.
PROJECT DETAILS
key features
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Solar System Simulator
An accurate simulation of the planetary bodies orbiting around our Sun, powered by NASA data. -
Virtual Globe
An experimental 3D interface to explore a selection of Earth’s natural and man-made landmarks. -
Hand-tracking Optimized
The entire Altas is optimized for hand-tracking to provide an intuitive and immersive user experience. -
Extraterrestrial Surfaces
Immersive reconstructions of the surfaces of the Moon, Mars, Venus and Saturn’s satellite Enceladus. -
Space Systems’ Models
Interactive 3D models of key space systems such as the James Webb Space Telescope, Mars Rover Perseverance, and the International Space Station (ISS). -
In-app Camera
The virtual camera allows users to take pictures and selfies anywhere inside the Atlas. -
Immersive 3D Maps
Detailed 3D maps of nearby stars, known exoplanets, and the galaxies composing the Local Group.
media
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Studying Exoplanets
An accurate 3D map of known exoplanets based on data generated by ground and space-based observatories. -
Exploring Mars
A detailed reproduction of Mars' surface, an interactive model of its internal structure and the ability to visit the area explored by the NASA Perseverance rover. -
Visiting the Moon
A reproduction of the Apollo 11 landing site, with the possibility of visiting the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM).
news
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Ver 0.22 Released
Main improvements of this version:- Interactive 3D models of the following space systems: ISS, GPS, Hubble ST, Herschel, James Webb ST, and Perseverance.
- Minor bodies added to the Solar System Simulator: Halley Comet, Ryugu, Arrokoth, Bennus and Didymos asteroids.
- Usability enhancements to the Virtual Globe, In-App Camera and Gallery.
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Crowdfunding Approaching
The Crowdfunding campaign for Space Atlas VR will run from October 23rd to November 23rd. The objective of the campaign is to gather the resources to complete the development of the experience, adding as many new contents as possible. Details about PLEDGES and associated rewards will be revealed by the end of August.
