NASA Video Game

NASA is working with a video game developer to create a multiple player online game that allows players to "explore" the Moon, Mars, and beyond in a universe set to cover the next few decades. The current plan calls for having a playable demo of the game online later this year.

Technology NASA is looking at and developing for its Constellation and other exploration programs will be incorporated into the game. Later, it may be possible for players to design their own spacecraft and introduce their own technology concepts into the game.

Obviously, the point of this effort from NASA's perspective is to get more people interested in the space program. A well-designed, exciting game could become popular, but whether that would in fact translate into more support for NASA is open to question. It's worth a shot.