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NASA using Microsoft Photosynth to Generate Endeavour pre-launch 3D Images

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Monday, August 6th, 2007 | Related entries: Science

NASA and Photosynth logo Microsoft Live Labs has announced that it has partnered with NASA.

NASA will be utilizing the software giant’s Photosynth technology to create 3D environments of its space shuttle Endeavour as well as surrounding buildings at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

This is being done ahead of the shuttle’s launch which is scheduled to take off next week.

The sole purpose of the NASA-Microsoft Live Labs tie-up is to provide the general public with unprecedented views of shuttle Endeavour on the launch pad, the interior and surrounding area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

Basically, Microsoft’s Photosynth is able to capture the depth and complexity of the Shuttle’s structure, providing exclusive images to viewers all over the world.

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