Space Science Investigations: Humans in Space (SSIHRP)

About this technology

Overview

SSI: Humans in Space is a multi-platform 3-dimensional computer graphics software application. This application functions as an educational game, taking the user through how a microgravity environment affects the body in space. The application builds on previous software and models and puts them in a small game format with an achievement system, task system, and exploration system. Through the use of this application, the user will become familiar with what happens to humans in space, how the effects are being mitigated, experiments that can be done in the classroom and at home to simulate the on-orbit effects, what elements are inside the International Space Station, and numerous fun facts about the International Space Station.