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Safely guiding the quarter-million-pound Space Shuttle to a gentle docking with the giant International Space Station is a job that demands skill and precision. Invite your guests to try their hand aboard a simulator with Docking with Destiny, one of Binary Star's family of attractions designed for exhibit in museums & other commercial venues. With spectacular views of the Earth and the Space Station from 220 miles high, your guests will experience a unique and exciting moment as they bring the two great spacecraft together.
Features
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Standalone operation - no attendant required.
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Uses standard, off-the-shelf PC hardware.
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High throughput (3-5 minutes per flight).
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Beautiful, detailed 3-D scenery including the Earth, International Space Station, and Space Shuttle.
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Realistic flight dynamics, demonstrating Newton's First and Third Laws of Motion.
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Picture-in-Picture visual scene combines exterior view of Shuttle and Space Station with docking port camera view for controlling the approach.
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Target Audience
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A user-selectable skill level makes Aerospace Test Pilot suitable for pilots aged 8 and above
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Show Sequence
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Attract Sequence - continuous loop of graphics and audio; calls visitors' attention to the exhibit. Guest moves joystick to start the show. (Note: The customer logo can be integrated into the Attract Sequence graphics.)
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Mission Briefing - led by computer-based "Pete," this audio-visual briefing presents an overview of the docking mission and instructs the pilot on how to use the Shuttle's docking controls.
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Flight Sequence - the guest's hands-on docking attempt.
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Wrap-up Sequence - "Pete" delivers a light-hearted assessment of the results of the docking attempt. The show then returns to the Attract sequence.
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