AppsFromResearch
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NASA Apps

Mobile apps built by NASA for space exploration, Earth observation, asteroid tracking, and STEM education. Explore the cosmos from your phone.

NASA TLX icon

NASA TLX

FreeiOS
3 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Research tool digitizing the gold-standard method for measuring subjective workload in operators of complex systems across various settings.
NASAPsychology & Cognitive Science
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CassiniMIMI

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Provides public access to Cassini mission images and data from Saturn's magnetosphere, revealing radiation belts and plasma injection discoveries.
Johns Hopkins UniversityPhysical Sciences
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DISCS - Drought Information

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
DISCS enables agricultural stakeholders to report local drought impacts to NASA, helping validate satellite data and improve national drought assessment accuracy.
NASAEarth & Environmental Sciences
GLOBE Observer icon

GLOBE Observer

2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
GLOBE Observer enables the public to contribute Earth science data on clouds, mosquito habitats, land cover, and trees to NASA researchers.
NASAEarth & Environmental Sciences
ICESat-2 icon

ICESat-2

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
App tracking NASA's ICESat-2 satellite, which measures Earth's ice, land, and water elevation changes using advanced laser altimetry for citizens.
NASAEarth & Environmental Sciences
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NASA Glenn Research Center: The Early Years

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Photographic retrospective app showcasing NASA Glenn Research Center's first four decades of foundational aerospace research for public and educational audiences.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
NASA HIAD icon

NASA HIAD

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Educational game simulating inflatable spacecraft engineering and atmospheric re-entry using real aerospace principles and performance characteristics.
NASAPhysical Sciences
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NASA Mars Cardboard Experience

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
NASA Mars Cardboard Experience provides an immersive virtual reality tour of Martian landscape for public to understand complex scientific terrain data.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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NASA NeMO-Net

FreeiOS
3 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
NASA NeMO-Net engages citizen scientists painting 3D coral reef images, training neural networks for global marine habitat mapping.
NASAEarth & Environmental Sciences
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NASA Science: Plant Growth

2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
NASA Science: Plant Growth immerses users as ISS astronauts conducting microgravity plant experiments critical for bioregenerative life support and sustainable agriculture.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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NASA's First Woman

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Educational app using augmented reality to bring NASA's graphic novel to life, exploring Artemis program technologies through immersive 3D models.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Space Images icon

Space Images

1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Provides public searchable library of celestial images and scientific data from NASA JPL missions, enhancing engagement with space exploration.
NASAPhysical Sciences
Spacecraft AR icon

Spacecraft AR

1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Spacecraft AR projects interactive 3D models of NASA spacecraft into users' environments using augmented reality for immersive learning.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Spot the Station icon

Spot the Station

1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Spot the Station provides real-time notifications and augmented reality views to help the public locate and observe the International Space Station.
NASAPhysical Sciences
3,2,1 Launch! icon

3,2,1 Launch!

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Three Two One Launch simulates spacecraft launch through eight mini-games covering rocket assembly, spacecraft integration, and orbital targeting tasks.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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Aeronautics AR

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Aeronautics AR uses augmented reality to display interactive 3D models of NASA's experimental aircraft for public outreach and STEM education.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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Asteroid Redirect Mission

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Asteroid Redirect Mission explains NASA's proposal for capturing an asteroid boulder for lunar orbit exploration through videos, maps, and texts.
NASAPhysical Sciences
Earth-Now icon

Earth-Now

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Earth-Now visualizes recent global climate data from NASA satellites, letting the public explore environmental indicators on an interactive 3D Earth model.
NASAEarth & Environmental Sciences
ISS Explorer icon

ISS Explorer

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Interactive 3D model letting users explore the International Space Station by rotating, zooming, and selecting components to view specific information.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
NASA Inspire icon

NASA Inspire

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Interactive experience with videos and online challenges about NASA's deep space journey, showcasing inspirational space exploration events for anyone.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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NASA Patent Portfolio

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
NASA Patent Portfolio lets businesses search and license NASA's patented inventions for commercialization, often with no upfront payment required.
NASAComputer Science & IT
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NASA Science: Humans in Space

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
NASA Science: Humans in Space lets players complete ISS tasks in zero gravity while learning about microgravity's effects on the body.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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NASA Selfies

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Creates shareable space selfies by superimposing user photos onto virtual spacesuits against captivating images from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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NASA SpaceTime

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Displays Mars and Earth time for Perseverance and Curiosity rovers, providing mission schedules and operational meeting times for NASA personnel.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering