Bannova, Olga2019-12-22December 22019-12December 2https://hdl.handle.net/10657/5631AstroPod envisions an easily deployable virtual reality pod—a 360 degree spherical surface for projection-based fully immersive virtual reality experiences—that can transform the multi-sensory environment of an individual astronaut into virtually anywhere imaginable. This could act as a safe haven from a cluttered crew cabin or space habitat on the Moon or Mars, to help astronauts unwind and entertain themselves. This thesis describes the pre-design research, design process, design features, prototyping, fabrication, testing process and future applications for the AstroPod.application/pdfengThe author of this work is the copyright owner. UH Libraries and the Texas Digital Library have their permission to store and provide access to this work. Further transmission, reproduction, or presentation of this work is prohibited except with permission of the author(s).Virtual RealitySpace habitatPsychological HealthPsychology2019-12-22Thesisborn digital