"Filming the Universe in VR" LGU+ XR Alliance's First Work Released

LG Uplus Space VR Video Released on U+VR

A scene from episode 1 of 'Space Explorers: The ISS Experience,' released on the 22nd

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] LG Uplus has released virtual reality (VR) 360-degree 3D footage filmed on the actual International Space Station (ISS) through the 5G content consortium 'XR Alliance'.

On the 22nd, LG Uplus unveiled space-shot photos via the U+VR application. Scenes that can only be captured in space, such as 'zero-gravity meals,' were showcased. The VR footage released this time is the first episode of 'Space Explorers,' consisting of four approximately 25-minute-long contents. The remaining three episodes will be released sequentially in the future. To achieve high-quality VR video production, assistance was received from NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, Time Studios (USA), and the ISS U.S. National Laboratory.

Choi Yoon-ho, Senior Vice President of AR·VR Services at LG Uplus, said, “We announced the launch of the XR Alliance in September this year, and in less than two months, we have unveiled our first project. We will continue to increase customers' viewing experiences through high-quality immersive media and expand the market base.” The ‘U+VR Space Viewing Event’ will also be held. From the 22nd to the 25th, customers who watch the first episode of The ISS Experience until the end will be entered into a draw to win ‘space food’ prizes.

On September 1st, LG Uplus launched the immersive content consortium 'XR Alliance' in partnership with Qualcomm (USA), China Telecom (China), Bell Canada (Canada), and KDDI (Japan). Through the XR Alliance, the aim is to distribute the massive investment required for high-quality 5G content among global 5G content producers and telecom companies, increase cost efficiency, and enhance technological completeness. The XR Alliance communicates through a process of 'deciding production content → selecting investing members → securing copyrights → partner production.'

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