![]() The app asked me to connect my Instagram account to sign up, and I switched over from my personal to my professional page – sorry, readers, I will not be revealing my finsta here. I started by searching “Threads” in the app store, scrolled through some small apps unfortunately also named Threads (RIP to those, inevitably), and clicked on Threads by Meta. “I think we should take it to the UN and make all the world leaders do the same” commented Iranian-American astronaut Anousheh Ansari.The debut revealed an easy-to-use, intuitive user experience that easily integrates with Instagram. It was even indicated by some astronauts that we should move beyond school children. ![]() Our job is to take care of each other and take care of our environment at the same time” said American astronaut Guy Gardener. “When I was in space, being able to look down at the earth and realize that I’m looking down at 7 billion people. The value of experiencing the Overview Effect – a cognitive shift in awareness often experienced by astronauts while viewing the Earth in the immeasurable vastness of space – was widely recognized by the astronauts. In the words of British astronaut Helen Sherman: “This Spacebuzz experience actually made me feel quite like I was back in space”. The immersive VR experience was perceived as very realistic by the astronauts. The overwhelmingly positive response SpaceBuzz received from astronauts was humbling and further strengthens our mission to bring this experience to millions of children worldwide. +31 654605733 or by email Astronauts flying on SpaceBuzzįrom 14-18 October 2019, SpaceBuzz was presented to over 125 astronauts and cosmonauts from across the world at the annual meeting of the Association of Space Explorers in Houston. For more information go to: If you would like further details about the SpaceBuzz program, please contact Janine Geijsen: tel. SpaceBuzz also collaborates with MediaMonks, National Geographic and WNF. ![]() Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Psychology) a scientific research program has been set up to investigate the impact of our educational XR approach on learning and mindset of participating pupils. Max Louwerse of Tilburg University (Dept. There is a waiting list for schools in the Netherlands until the end of 2021. SpaceBuzz has won several international prizes, including two Global Webby Awards. In 2021, it will be introduced in France, Italy, and Hungary. SpaceBuzz was developed in the Netherlands but is scalable and adaptable for global expansion. The program is centered on teaching children about space, technology (STEAM) and planet Earth, using both VR, AR and 4D technology (XR technology). Its ‘experiential learning’ program enables children to feel as if they are following in the footsteps of astronauts. SpaceBuzz is an educational non-profit start-up and has a global mission. It is great that our approach is seen and recognized internationally”. “Immersive technology is ideally suited to give children a chance to learn through their very own ‘experiences’. “We are proud of this international recognition for SpaceBuzz,” says Janine Geijsen, the SpaceBuzz director. SpaceBuzz is currently rolling out internationally, starting in France, Italy and Hungary. “This is a wonderful compliment for our unique team of astronauts, educators, scientists and XR-experts who have joined forces.” Astronaut André Kuipers, co-founder and ambassador of SpaceBuzz, responded enthusiastically to winning four Lovie Awards. On board, they will travel to space in VR, ‘experiencing Planet Earth’ through the eyes of an astronaut. As part of the education program, a 15-meter SpaceBuzz rocket vehicle will visit the school of participating children. SpaceBuzz uses the narrative and experiential power of the latest immersive technologies. By making them aware of the beauty and vulnerability of our planet, SpaceBuzz inspires them to become ambassadors of planet Earth. SpaceBuzz is an XR-education program with the mission to inspire 100 million children globally with the perspective of astronauts: looking down to Earth from space. Organizations such as IKEA, The Economist, KLM, the Ocean Cleanup and The Guardian were among the entrants. ![]() SpaceBuzz competed against 1000 entries from 30 countries. The prestigious Lovie Awards are pan-European prizes awarded annually to the best digital applications in Europe by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Science (IADAS). London, November 19th, 2020 – ESA astronaut André Kuipers’ SpaceBuzz won four prizes during the 10 th annual international Lovie Awards presentation: Two Jury Lovie Awards – Best Narrative experience and Virtual Reality – and two People’s Lovie Awards from public votes. European recognition for a Dutch XR-education program ![]()
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