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REPEAT [Space and Astronomy Software]

The first computer game ever was SpaceWars, written in 1962. Ever since then there has been a close relationship between space science and computer science. NASA could not exist without today's powerful computers. This program looks at space and astronomy software for consumers. Included are games such as Star Trek V, Space Quest V, Wing Commander II, and Spaceship Warlock. Astronomy programs demonstrated include Voyager the Dynamic Sky Simulator, The Sky for Windows, STS Orbit, VGA Trek, Star Trek: The Kobayashi Alternative, and Dance of the Planets. Also included is a visit to the Star Trek 25th Anniversary Exhibit at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington. Originally broadcast in 1992. http://archive.org/details/episode_946

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network PBS
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