Abstract Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) can evoke a sense of presence, where a person can feel as though they are physically present in a virtual environment. The intention of this research is to understand whether VR/AR/MR can create human connection and experience through interactions with virtual environments to assist in the prevention and treatment of psychological impacts to astronaut health during long-term and long-distance space missions (experiencing Earth from space); and for space tourism, education and outreach purposes as a cost-effective way for people to experience space; to help people understand how important the space industry is to our lives; and to inspire future careers (experiencing space from Earth). Qualitative literature review was undertaken to understand current and potential future VR/AR/MR technologies and how they are being used in psychology; in space; for astronaut mental health in space; for two-way communication; for general tourism, education and outreach purposes; and for space tourism, space education and space outreach purposes. Recommendations are proposed for further study into VR/AR/MR as a tool for astronaut mental health and wellbeing; and for further development of VR/AR/MR experiences for space tourism, education and outreach purposes.

    Highlights Virtual reality can be used to improve mental health. Virtual reality can be used to improve mental health in isolation and confinement. Virtual reality may be used to alleviate mental health issues in astronauts. Virtual and augmented reality are safe ways to inspire people about space. Virtual and augmented reality are a cost-effective alternative to space tourism.


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    Titel :

    Virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality: For astronaut mental health; and space tourism, education and outreach


    Beteiligte:
    Holt, Shirley (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 203 ; 436-446


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2022-12-15


    Format / Umfang :

    11 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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