(Official) NASA App Review

by Terri Steffes

Reviewing the NASA app turned me into my curious, seven-year-old self as I did a deep dive into outer space for over an hour.  I browsed the incredible photographs nearly that entire time, looking at space in a way that I hadn't ever encountered before using the app.

This is the official NASA app. New information is added daily and there is more information being added at a rate that one could never keep up with.  It may prove to be too overwhelming for children under the age of twelve, since the organizational structure of the app isn't clear.  Some students may need parent help to find specific information about space.

The app is designed for use on phones or tablets.  Photos, on-demand videos, news, podcasts and more are available on the app.  When missions have launched, you can track them and see specific information about the mission, more than what is reported on the news.  NASA has an active Twitter feed which can be accessed through the app.

$$$  Free

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