Mars Flight Immersive and Interactive Mars Airplane Simulation (Beta) If you have and comments, installation and operation problems or an idea of how we could enhance MarsFlight, you can send your ideas to NASA via e-mail to Tim Dedula. “MarsFlight” Immersive and Interactive Mars Airplane Simulation (Beta) Introduction Exploration of other planets may involve winged flight vehicles such as This Mars Concept, to bridge the capabilities gap between Orbital and Surface vehicles. NASA is researching how to design vehicles that operate In different and unique environments. Presented here is a simulation of one such concept vehicle that you can download and fly yourself. Our Scenario MarsFlight places students in the role of Mission director who is controlling the craft from an Earth-bound control center. Phase 1 of the software which is being released on this web page implements an interactive “Virtual” test flight on Earth of the Mars Airplane. Special Thanks MarsFlight was made possible through generous support from the NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD). NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) provided MarsFlight project management, MarsFlight design, and technical expertise in the areas of Mars Surface characteristics, as well as power, propulsion, and communications systems onboard ARES. NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) provided technical expertise in the areas of ARES Aerodynamics modeling, and general ARES systems and science. NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) developed the "Wings over Mars" web site which provides additional educational information on Mars Airplanes. Red Canyon Software - MarsFlight Software developer. System Requirements Windows XP or 2000 Pentium 4/2.4 GB or Better Open-gl Graphics card w/min. 128 MB onboard memory or better Joystick and Mouse Future Enhancements of MarsFlight The MarsFlight software is still under development. Many enhancements are planned which include An Autonomous Flight mode, greatly improved terrain/scenery, and dynamic simulation/display of aircraft systems data acquisition among other things. In addition, a comprehensive set of curriculum enhancement activities will be developed along with the software to make MarsFlight a real learning experience as well. If you have and comments, installation and operation problems or an idea of how we could enhance MarsFlight, you can send your ideas to NASA via e-mail to Tim Dedula. Last Updated: Mar 06 2008