OpenSpace: Public dissemination of space mission profiles

Abstract

This work presents a visualization system and its application to space missions. The system allows the public to disseminate the scientific findings of space craft and gain a greater understanding thereof. Instruments' field-of-views and their measurements are embedded in an accurate 3 dimensional rendering of the solar system to provide context to past measurements or the planning of future events. We tested our system with NASA's New Horizons at the Pluto Pallooza event in New York and will expose it to the greater public on the upcoming July 14th Pluto flyby.