In the universe of NASA apps, the agency has two “Astro Apps” that allow users to learn about these programs, missions, their astronauts and to know what it’s like to work on space shuttle and space station crews. Both apps are available on the iOS platform. NASA describes the Astro App: Space Station Crew Did you [...]

[youtube width="450" height="400"]sup8Q_NuIxI[/youtube] There’s an easier way to get content and data into the hands of citizens. Application Programming Interfaces, or APIs, are web services that allow people to more easily consume content and data in multiple ways–via mobile devices,  mobile apps, innovative mash-ups, and much more.  Simply put, To help agencies better understand APIs, [...]

Excited about NASA’s last shuttle launch? Keep track of that and many more space programs by downloading the free “NASA App.” NASA has developed a mobile application that allows you to monitor it’s rocket and shuttle launch schedule and tells you when to expect space station or shuttle sightings. It also gives descriptions on past and [...]

There has been a ton of media buzz (and dollars invested) on services that let people “check-in.” Facebook Places, Foursquare and Gowalla are examples of services that let people check in to let their friends know where they are. Venues are increasingly offering discounts or coupons to people checking in. According to comScore, in March [...]