Team Name
Orion

Project Video
https://youtu.be/B06l8M_bmpI

Team Emails
Hassan Anifowose - hassan@chronos-studeos.com
VR Interactions, Multiplayer, Scene Composition, Texturing

Dave Stevens - lachoneus8@gmail.com
Code, Deployment, Transitions, Visual Effects (VFX)

Lazar Colin - lazarcolin2000@gmail.com
User Interface (UI), Debugging, Testing

Ke Wang - kewang.design@gmail.com
Story & Direction, Narration, Documentation, User Experience (UX)

Lead Submitter's phone number
Hassan (979)739-7490

Packages and/or Technologies
Link to Public project repo
https://github.com/lachoneus8/metaverse-space-school/

Technology Stack
Trimble Sketchup - Modeling (Student Free Version)
Substance Painter - Texture Baking (Student Free Version)
Visual Studio - Scripting

Development tools used
Unity
Universal Render Pipeline

SDKs
XR Interaction Toolkit

Public asset sources
Solar System - https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/40e6531b73f6c0003cca27360eaafc36/Solar-system
Quixel Megascans Surface Textures and Rock Assets Free - https://quixel.com/megascans/free
EMU Space Suit - https://allfree3dmodels.com/blog/2019/11/12/emu-nasa-space-suit/
Apollo Lunar Lander - https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/free-lwo-model-apollo-spacecraft/150483
Earth and Planet Skyboxes - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/2d/textures-materials/sky/earth-planets-skyboxes-53752
Metallic & Specular Materials - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/2d/textures-materials/metals/yughues-free-metal-materials-12949
Boxophobic Environments - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/shaders/free-skybox-extended-shader-107400
Mesh Combiner - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/modeling/mesh-combiner-157192
Concrete Plaster Textures - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/2d/textures-materials/concrete-plaster-textures-4k-179120
Autumn Mountain - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/landscapes/autumn-mountain-52251
Free Snow Mountain - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/landscapes/free-snow-mountain-63002
Classroom background sound and ding
https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/school/?manual_search=1&order=None

Libraries used
Space Sound - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/the-ambience-room-tone-139064/
Birds chirping - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/birds-singing-in-and-leaves-rustling-with-the-wind-14557/

Video Link to 2-minute demo video
https://youtu.be/B06l8M_bmpI

Description
When was the last time you looked up at the sky, at the moon and stars, and watched how they shine for you? Do you remember the first time you learned that there are other planets in this world that are far, far away and started wondering how they look and feel up close instead of just looking at boring images on a piece of paper?

Imagine waking up in a classroom filled with only 2D posters, and moments later, you find yourself exploring the surfaces of the Moon and Mars. Two CONTRASTING worlds indeed. That's exactly what happens in this incredible VR experience. Meet Andy, a student who gets transported to the far reaches of the galaxy to study astronomy. From landing on the moon to analyzing rocks on Mars, Andy takes FULL CONTROL of his learning experiences, and so can you.

Research has found that experiencing visceral reactions to what we are experiencing are fundamental to forming memories. What we’ve built is only a stepping stone to a platform of VR learning in education. By leveraging the full potential of VR technology, we can create highly memorable experiences that keep students engaged throughout their learning journey. This platform can be used not only for space exploration but also for a range of subjects including biology, chemistry, math, and more, making the possibilities for learning truly limitless.