Might ESA have something to learn from gaming? A new Agency study says the answer is yes. The study, 'Online Game Technology for Space Education and System Analysis', looked at potential applications of different online game-playing technologies from the simplest content-oriented games through to Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) virtual worlds. The study highlights a number of ways in which these technologies could benefit ESA's aims: immersive environments based on these technologies could enhance collaborative working of project scientists and engineers. It was also recognised that exciting online games could prove an excellent tool for promoting space and supporting the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths.
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