17. What types of simulators are used to get ready for space? Is there a simulation DVD of what it would be like? (A K2S Question)

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There are simulators that look like the interior of the ship and simulate the cockpit displays and the view out the windows. We will likely be training in a simulator like that, or will at least have one on hand for people to train in. In addition there are desktop computer-based simulators that can also teach you a lot about what your flight will be like. One good simulator that can simulate SpaceShipOne, the world's first private spacecraft, and give you a sense of what your flight will be like is called Orbiter. It is free online and can be found at www.orbitersim.com. You may have to download additional elements to be able to fly SpaceShipOne. Microsoft also offers a simulator called Space Flight Simulator.

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Answer provided by Tim Bailey & Loretta Hidalgo

Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer

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