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Spacecraft AR

Free#19 of 25 in Augmented Reality Learning AppsAstronomy Apps

Spacecraft AR: A focused, free AR app for exploring NASA spacecraft on mobile devices. Ranked #19 of 25 in Augmented Reality Learning Apps by our editors (5.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for learners exploring NASA spacecraft in AR.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    5.8 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Learners exploring NASA spacecraft in AR
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • AR mode
    Markerless
  • Facts checked
    21 Sep 2026
Spacecraft AR screenshot

  • Where it wins

    • Free markerless AR models for iOS and Android
    • Adjustable tabletop and true-to-life spacecraft scales
    • Mission information, movement views and model photography

  • Where it doesn't

    • No authoring tools for creating custom AR lessons
    • No classroom management features
    • Focused on spacecraft content rather than broader AR learning

Our verdict on Spacecraft AR

Spacecraft AR is a free educational mobile application from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory for students, educators, space enthusiasts and informal learners. It uses a phone or tablet camera to place interactive 3D NASA spacecraft models on flat surfaces through markerless augmented reality. Users can explore spacecraft connected with missions involving Earth, Mars and beyond, including Curiosity, Voyager, Juno and Cassini. The app is best suited to learners who want a visual way to examine spacecraft and related mission information without paying for access.

Its strongest fit is focused exploration. Models can be viewed at adjustable tabletop or true-to-life scales, while movement views add another way to inspect how spacecraft operate. Mission information gives the models educational context, and the camera functionality lets users take photographs with them. This combination supports classroom demonstrations, independent exploration and informal learning activities centered on NASA spacecraft. The narrow subject focus is also clear: the app provides a curated spacecraft experience rather than a general-purpose augmented-reality learning environment.

The main limitation is scope for educators and content creators. Spacecraft AR does not include authoring tools, so users cannot create custom AR lessons within the app, and it does not provide classroom management features for organizing learners or activities. Its platform support is limited to iOS and Android mobile devices. Choose it for free, visual exploration of NASA spacecraft with adjustable scales, movement views and mission information. Choose an alternative if you need custom content creation, classroom administration or a broader subject library.

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Spacecraft AR pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on science.nasa.gov

Spacecraft AR fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
AR modeMarkerless
Supported platformsios, android
Lesson authoringNo
Classroom managementNo
Student limitNot verified
Wearable supportNot verified
DeploymentMobile
PlatformsiOS, Android
SupportEmail
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitescience.nasa.gov
Facts checked21 Sep 2026

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