Various virtual-reality based video games

There is a great deal of interest from national space agencies to go to the Moon and Mars. ESA wants to go to the Moon and establish a village there. NASA wants to go to Mars. Astronauts and Cosmonauts from all over the world are already living aboard the ISS. What can they do in their free time? It can’t be all about reading books or game play on computers. Think of new sports or games that could take into account the low gravity (e.g. a space lacrosse game, extreme basketball). What about real or virtual experiences involving the Apollo 11 landing site on the Moon? Or following the paths of Sojourner, Spirit or Curiosity on Mars using a form of cross-country skiing? Think of new ways for to astronauts to use their free time. To present your results develop an app that makes use of virtual reality tools.

What can astronauts possibly miss in space ? Well various things. For some, climbing mountains was one of the most thrilling experiences. For others, diving into the depths is a unique experience. And for some, playing a good old game of Twister with friends is one of the things they probably miss more than anything. My idea is to create a bundle of 3-4 games with various environment using an Occulus Rift by simulating an earth-like environment and letting the astronaut forget that he is actually in his spaceship, while of course making him stretch his muscles and exercise a bit.

Occulus Rift