DESTINATION MARS

Using HoloLens, NASA is able to walk on the surface of the Red Planet and make plans to conquer it

1. Real Mars data

Looking through the HoloLens, users are able to ‘stand’ on Mars and look at a real surface from data gathered by Mars orbiters and the Curiosity rover. Using VR, you’ll be able to stand next to the Martian spacecraft.

2. Taking a friend

If you decide to experience the surface of the Red Planet with a friend or two, you’ll be able to see them on the surface next to you as an avatar no matter where they are in the world.

3. Useful for science

Teams of scientists are able to collaborate on the surface of Mars, which makes planning the Curiosity rover’s next move easy. Scientists are able to see each other as avatars and also where they are looking.

4. Walking on Mars

Scientists are able to traverse the surface of Mars, which allows them to walk up mountains and tread the same ground Curiosity has trundled along, as well as the regions that orbiters have mapped.