Google Recreates Apollo 11 Cockpit In AR To Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary

It was back in 1969 when the Apollo 11 spaceflight made history as it landed two humans, namely Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon. And on July 20, the world will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 that open doors for further lunar research. NASA had already set its plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary with a live, two-hour long television broadcast on July 19. Another organization that’s looking forward to the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 is Google as it has planned for several “experiences” for the users. Google has recreated Apollo 11 cockpit in AR with in association with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

Basically, you’ll be able to experience the command module that carried Armstrong, Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the moon in augmented reality. All that you’ll need to do is to use the Google’s Augmented Reality in search feature where you’ll have to type “Apollo 11” where you’d be able to view the command module in 3D and in all angles. This is great since you’d get to explore what all the command module comprised of right from the comfort of your bedroom and drawing room. Google is also bringing 20 new visual stories surrounding lunar mission, the spacecraft, and the people behind it from the Smithsonian.

“Space has always been near and dear to our hearts, whether it’s helping you explore the International Space Station through Street View, celebrate the first photo of a black hole, or simply satisfy your curiosity on Google Search. Apollo 11 continues to have a profound impact on our planet’s history. We hope this is just the beginning of your space explorations,” states Ben Gomes, SVP, Search, News and Assistant.

Google would also avail the related feature later this month where you’d be able to try on Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit along with analyzing what astronauts wore on the moon surface.

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