Virtual Reality NASA Storytelling

Greater Heights, the narrative VR experience we are developing, has the potential to be a public-facing project with near limitless reach. While initially envisioned to be housed at AFRC’s visitor center alone, we recognize that a work that joyously celebrates NASA’s position as aerospace pioneers and innovators would also be at home at centers across the U.S. Additionally, there is potential for partnerships with the Museum Alliance, as well as the opportunity to showcase the NASA vision to the public through both personal headset and web-based options.
By experiencing the mechanics, challenges, and triumphs of flight through the immediacy of a VR headset, the user will gain a deeper appreciation for NASA’s drive to lead flight research and testing. We hope to inspire the next generation of NASA employees—and possibly our next test pilots as well.

This is early/mid-stage (TRL 4) — the most realistic path in is NASA SBIR/STTR, which funds small businesses and research institutions to develop technology aligned with NASA's needs (equity-free, phased funding). Check whether a current SBIR/STTR solicitation topic overlaps with this project's technology area, or contact the project directly (above) to ask.

None of these are guaranteed paths for this specific project — TechPort itself doesn't have an "apply" button. Reaching out to the contact(s) above with a specific question is usually the fastest way to find out what's actually open.