OpenSpace: Bringing NASA Missions to the Public

This viewpoint presents OpenSpace, an open-source astrovisualization software project designed to bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and their public dissemination. A wealth of data exists for space missions from NASA and other sources. OpenSpace brings together this data and combines it in a range of immersive settings. Through non-linear storytelling and guided exploration, interactive immersive experiences help the public to engage with advanced space mission data and models, and thus be better informed and educated about NASA missions, the solar system and outer space. We demonstrate this capability by exploring the OSIRIS-Rex mission.