<p><b> by Andrew Caringi</b></p><p>NASA is using the Unreal Engine—made for video games—to recreate the International Space Station so that aspiring astronauts can train in virtual reality. A robotic crane works in conjunction with the VR app to simulate microgravity. Astronauts practice various maintenance exercises in the virtual ISS. NASA also plans to design a virtual Mars habitat using the system.<p> </p></p><br /> <p>The post NASA Is Now Training Astronauts In VR</a> appeared first on Vocativ</a>.</p>
