Explore a GOES-R Series satellite in this 3D model.

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Usage:

Standard 3D Mode: The model opens in Standard 3D Mode. Instructions on how to manipulate the model in this mode for various platforms are in the "Standard 3D Mode" table below.

Augmented Reality (AR) MODE: On (*the most recent) mobile phones you can choose to open augmented reality (AR) Mode. If AR mode is available, you will see the AR activate button in lower right corner. The augmented reality (AR) capability allows you to superimpose the spacecraft on the scene in your device's camera. Tap the button on the lower right of the model to activate AR mode. Instructions on how to manipulate the model in this mode for various platforms are in the "AR Mode" table below.

Standard 3D Mode

Operation	Platform	Action
Rotate	Desktop mouse	Click hold drag
	Desktop keyboard	Arrow keys
	Apple iOS	One finger drag
	Android	One finger drag
Zoom	Desktop mouse	Mouse wheel
	Desktop keyboard	Does not apply
	Apple iOS	Pinch
	Android	Pinch
Move	Desktop	Does not apply
	Desktop keyboard	Does not apply
	Apple iOS	Does not apply
	Android	Does not apply

Augmented Reality (AR) Mode

Operation	Platform	Action
Rotate	Apple iOS	TWO finger drag
	Android	ONE finger drag
Zoom	Apple iOS	Pinch
	Android	Pinch
Move	Apple iOS	ONE finger drag
	Android	ONE finger drag on ground below model

CREDIT: NASA Visualization Technology Applications and Development (VTAD)