NASA launches debut application, free

The famous children’s song “he’s got the whole world, in his hands” has been taken to a whole new level, thanks to Apple’s iPhone and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Now you have the entire universe at the flick of a finger.

The application “makes extensive use of built-in iPhone features and usability to offer compelling yet concise information in a clear and intuitive way. Receive and share dynamic NASA mission updates, out-of-this-world images, and intriguing video links. Follow the path and progress of space exploration in real time while tracking the global orbits of your favourite spacecraft, all in the palm on your hand.”

We’re holding off on the review in light of a new version somewhere on the horizon, which should bring the much-awaited NASA TV (live) right to the iPhone as well as a plethora of minor upgrades and new features. Until then, just photos:

Note: NASA app uses a data connection download photos and videos.

A terrorist attack is about to occur, you play the role of a biotic super soldier who is the only one able to stop it. Can you manage to stop the attack in time?

Isotope probably has more content than any other shooter and is one of the most addicting iPhone games that I’ve ever played.

Kaloki Adventure manages to master that fine line between too easy and too tedious while also being very complex without being complicated. The game is a solid buy to say the least for anyone who likes a tycoon style of gameplay.

Sentinel is easily one of the best tower defense games in the App Store, and genre fans would be crazy not to get this one. Beyond the awesome eye candy, it’s a pleasure to play…oh, and you get to blow aliens to bits. What more do you need?

Galaxy On Fire is a perfectly playable game, but suffers from general blandness. Everything in the game, except the good commerce system, seems like it had been done before, making this game unfortunately seem like a trip into extreme mediocrity.

Galaga REMIX is a typical Galaga remake, with not much new content to justify its price tag. It includes both the classic gameplay as well as a “remixed” version, and both benefit from three control schemes. It’s far from a must-buy, but at least it has that nostalgic value.

Gravulous is a space themed hybrid of pool and marbles with planets as your playing pieces. However, in the middle of the Newtonian planet-cracking gameplay, a relativistic entity, the Gravulous, is waiting patiently to take advantage of even your smallest mistake.

Galcon is an excellent space-themed strategy game that requires lightning-quick decisions and delivers some great gameplay. Definitely a must-have!

From the creators of Enigmo comes Antimatter. Controlling a string of anitmatter, you aim to chemically affect the properties of cosmic strings in this unusual space puzzler.

Although this is billed as a great way to showcase URLs (websites, blogs…) to a client, the application is much more than that. Essentially, it’s giving you back precious application space on your device!

Pinball Dreaming: Pinball Dreams is a remake of a classic Amiga game from the early 1990s. Updated graphics add to the sound effects, music, and game play, and all combine to make this not only a great recreation of the original but also a fun diversion.

An accelerometer based space game that takes the shooting out of shooter and still delivers solid, difficult, and amazingly fun arcade action. An example for how to get the controls just right in a game.

Space Monkey is a fun and well animated action game that’s a steal for $1.99

Developer: Pangea Software Inc.
Price: $5.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
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