CometQuest is an educational Apple iPhone game outlining the Rosetta mission to comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Its goal is to provide an enjoyable means to learn about the Rosetta mission through action gameplay where the player takes the role of Rosetta’s mission operator and tries to capture and record as much science data as possible. It offers a multiplechoice quiz-type learning experience in which the player is asked to answer questions about the Rosetta mission and comets in general. The answers to all the questions are included in the app’s “Learn more” section.
CometQuest would become one of few NASA educational games available on the iPhone and iPad platforms, including the first educational NASA game optimized for iPad. The app is a specialized outreach tool for the Rosetta mission, enabling NASA to disseminate information and appreciation of its value to the public in a medium otherwise unavailable.
This work was done by Nancy J. Leon, Diane K. Fisher, Alexander Novati, Artur B. Chmielewski, Austin J. Fitzpatrick, and Andrea Angrum of Caltech for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
This software is available for commercial licensing. Please contact Daniel Broderick of the California Institute of Technology at
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CometQuest: A Rosetta Adventure
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Overview
The document is a Technical Support Package for "CometQuest: A Rosetta Adventure," developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). It is part of the NASA Tech Briefs series and is designated as NPO-48582. The package aims to disseminate information about aerospace-related developments that have broader technological, scientific, or commercial applications.
"CometQuest" is a free action game available for iPhone and iPad, designed to engage users in the Rosetta mission, which involves orbiting a comet, deploying a lander, and observing the comet's transformation as it approaches the Sun. The game serves as an educational tool, allowing players to experience the complexities and excitement of space exploration in an interactive format.
The document emphasizes compliance with U.S. export regulations and contains proprietary information from Caltech/JPL. It also includes a disclaimer stating that neither the U.S. Government nor any representatives assume liability for the use of the information provided, nor do they guarantee that such use will be free from privately owned rights. The mention of trade names or manufacturers is for identification purposes only and does not imply official endorsement by NASA.
For further inquiries or additional information regarding research and technology related to the Rosetta mission and similar projects, the document provides contact details for the Innovative Technology Assets Management office at JPL. This office can assist with questions about the Commercial Technology Program and other related initiatives.
Overall, the Technical Support Package serves as a resource for understanding the technological advancements associated with the Rosetta mission and highlights the importance of public engagement through interactive platforms like "CometQuest." It reflects NASA's commitment to making scientific knowledge accessible and fostering interest in space exploration among the general public.
