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   NASA to Delight Space Geeks with New Apple TV App

   Julio Ojeda-Zapata

   Apple TV-owning NASA nerds, rejoice. The National Aeronautics and Space
   Administration has [1]launched a free app that is sure to keep space
   geeks busy for weeks.

   The NASA app for the fourth-generation Apple TV is jammed with somewhat
   disorganized content that breaks down into a few categories:
     * Still images: The Images section is a smorgasbord of planetary and
       stellar photos, terrestrial imagery of astronomical installations
       and natural phenomena, insider shots of astronaut teams and
       mission-prep facilities, and more. The separate Earth As Art
       section shows shot-from-space, wildly colorful pictures of our home
       planet. In all, the app boasts more than 15,000 images.
       [2][tn_NASA-images.jpg]
     * Video and audio: The NASA TV section provides two TV feeds along
       with a live Earth view via a camera on the International Space
       Station. The Videos section has more shows, including the likes of
       'This Week @NASA' and 'NASA ScienceCasts.' There is even a 'Third
       Rock Radio' feed (apparently originating on the ISS) with pop tunes
       such as the Gorillaz's 'Feel Good Inc.'
       [3][tn_NASA-TV.jpg]
     * Database: The Missions section covers the agency's various
       spacefaring and terrestrial adventures (you'll be surprised at how
       many of these exist), with text summaries and photo collections.
       [4][tn_NASA-missions.jpg]
     * Other features: The NASA app offers a few more goodies, including
       2D and 3D satellite tracking maps, along with a calendar of ISS and
       satellite pass-overs based on your geographical location.

   The NASA app is also available [5]for iOS and Android devices, but it's
   a great experience on the big screen.

References

   1. https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-uploads-app-for-apple-tv
   2. http://tidbits.com/resources/2016-07/NASA-images.png
   3. http://tidbits.com/resources/2016-07/NASA-TV.png
   4. http://tidbits.com/resources/2016-07/NASA-missions.jpg
   5. http://www.nasa.gov/nasaapp

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