WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. space agency is commemorating its 50th anniversary with an interactive multimedia Web site that details its five decades of exploration.
"Combining current and historic video with state-of-the-art computer animation, the virtual exhibit takes a World's Fair approach to NASA history, featuring pavilions that host each decade of the agency's challenges and achievements," the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said in a statement, adding visitors will be presented with unique insight into NASA's activities over the years.
"We're very excited to have people come and take a look at NASA's history," said Brian Dunbar, the space agency's Internet services manager. "We've been able to take a wide range of material and weave it into a virtual tour that allows people to explore at their own pace."
David Mould, NASA's associate administrator for public affairs, said the Web site marks the agency's "first real foray" into animation.
"It represents a new communications medium for us and we have been fortunate to get the support of a lot of people that has enabled us to include some recognizable historic figures as part of this interactive commemoration," said Mould.
The Web site is available at http:///www.nasa.gov/50years.
