Spinoff story

Gigapixel Images Connect Sports Teams with Fans

A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.

About this technology

Overview

Technology developed at Ames Research Center to take high-resolution imagery on Mars is now being used in baseball stadiums across the country. New York City-based Major League Baseball Advanced Media LP customized the platform to accommodate in-game shots that capture nearly the whole stadium. Fans navigate the photos online and tag themselves and their friends using social media tools.