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Astronaut Application Games

Cohu Experience's Space Nation Offers an App That Tests for Astronauts

— February 14, 2017 — Unique
Cohu Experience, a space media company based out of Finland, has partnered with several other tech and space companies to offer people a free trip to the International Space Station — provided they have what it takes to compete with the rest of the world. Though the free trip is entirely real, winning it means competing and succeeding in a smartphone game.

Though it might sound silly, astronauts and cosmonauts all have to complete rigorous testing before they can be cleared to go to space, so there's no reason why those examinations couldn't be applied more broadly. To get the nod from Cohu Experience and the 'Space Nation' team, users will need to be among the 130 top players in the app, which offers reasoning, reflex, and intelligence tests. After that, contestants will need to complete rigorous physical training, with one person ultimately coming out on top and heading to the ISS.
Trend Themes
1. Gamified Astronaut Selection - Offering smartphone games as a way to select astronauts disrupts the traditional selection process and introduces a gamified approach to identify top candidates.
2. App-based Competitions - Using smartphone apps for competitions opens up new avenues for participation and engagement, allowing companies to tap into a wider audience.
3. Integration of Technology in Space Industry - The integration of technology in the space industry enables innovative ways to test and train individuals for space missions, leading to advancements in astronaut selection methods.
Industry Implications
1. Space Technology - Space technology companies can explore opportunities to develop and offer app-based astronaut selection games, revolutionizing the traditional selection process.
2. Mobile Gaming - Mobile gaming industry can capitalize on the trend of app-based competitions by creating engaging games that test reasoning, reflexes, and intelligence.
3. Training and Education - Training and education industries can leverage technology to create innovative platforms for physical and mental training to prepare individuals for space missions.
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