UAE: Now, navigate surface of the Moon with Rashid Rover

Few days before Rashid Rover’s scheduled landing on the Moon, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has released a mobile-based augmented reality (AR) experience that gives anyone the opportunity to navigate the lunar surface.

According to MBRSC, the AR experience will allow “you to pilot the super accurate digital twin of the Rashid Rover around the Moon’s surface at 1:1 scale to learn about its intrepid lunar expedition.”

“Our aim is to ignite curiosity and engage people of all ages in the exploration of the Moon's surface alongside the Rashid Rover, said MBRSC director genera Salem Humaid Al Marri, adding: “With this interactive AR experience, we hope to inspire imagination and foster interest in space, science, and technology.

“This unique experience is available in both English and Arabic and makes it accessible to everyone with a smartphone and an internet browser, completely free of charge,” Al Marri continued.

How you can explore Moon

Khaleej Times tried the AR experience called Rashid Rover: Moon Mission, produced by Alchemy, an immersive company that is part of Atlantic Productions. Here’s the step by step procedure to open the AR:

Fun and informative

With the AR experience, MBRSC noted, you can “discover facts about the Rashid Rover, and how its mission will open doors to understanding the Moon and enable future space exploration.”

The highly detailed 3D models of the Rover and the moon’s surface are optimised to create a smooth AR experience accessible through an internet browser. With accessibility a key element of educational content, this cross-platform experience is available to everyone without installing an app.

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