About
Our entry for the NASA Space Apps Challenge tells the stories of machines left on the Moon and Mars. We designed it for readers ages 8–12.
Veronica and Sheyla · Interior Design. Vivian and Nicole · Graphic Design.
Space to explore at your own pace
We want the stories to hold your attention. Short, gentle transitions introduce each section as it comes into view, without flashing lights, looping effects or automatic sound.
- A little movement, only when a section comes into view.
- Your choice: Calm mode turns off decorative motion. We also respect your device’s reduced-motion setting.
- Time to read: no countdowns, scores or pressure to keep going.
People have different sensory preferences, including autistic people. We offer control over movement so each visitor can choose a more comfortable experience. This is an inclusive design intention, not a therapeutic tool or a promise that one setting suits everyone.
Our reference: W3C guidance on motion and accessibilityCredits and use of AI
Codex and Claude helped plan, build and review this prototype and draft the stories. The provisional LUNARIS artwork comes from Nicole’s AI-generated mockup.
NASA sources
- NASA · The Apollo laser ranging experiment
- NASA ILRS · Reflector array and photograph
- NASA · The Lunar Roving Vehicle
- NASA · Apollo 15 mission
- NASA Science · Loading the rover
- NASA Photojournal · Pathfinder on Mars
- NASA Science · Sojourner measuring Moe
- NASA Science · Sojourner and the lander ramp
Future workshops
We plan to offer in-person robotics workshops in a future stage.