An enduring fantasy of youngsters around the world (and many not so youngsters) is to become an astronaut and venture into a gravity free dimension. Viewing the earth from space is an experience that only the select few are privileged to.
Nasa has released a video game, available for free
here.
Moonbase Alpha enables gamers to explore the lunar landscape in a 3D settlement on the south pole of the Moon.
"In
Moonbase Alpha, you assume the exciting role of an astronaut working to further human expansion and research,"
Nasa said in an explanation of the game.
"Returning from a research expedition, you witness a meteorite impact that cripples the life support capability of the settlement.
"With precious minutes ticking away, you and your team must repair and replace equipment in order to restore the oxygen production to the settlement," Nasa said
To accomplish their mission, players of the "first-person explorer" game use an interactive command centre, lunar rover and mobile robotic repair units.
"Proper use and optimal allocation of their available resources are key to the team's overall success," Nasa said.
Nasa said the game is designed to "engage and educate students about agency technologies, job opportunities and the future of space exploration".
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