Buzz Aldrin stars in VR messages that will keep Mars astronauts from being lonely

Excitement is building about a possible manned mission to Mars, and virtual reality is going to play a role. Startup 8i and Time Inc. announced a partnership to bring holographic messages from former astronaut Buzz Aldrin and musician Reggie Watts to VR in early 2017.
Time will use 8i’s holographic imagery technology to create lifelike versions of Aldrin and Watts in VR, as part of Life VR‘s “Message to Mars” VR applications. In addition, NASA is using the 8i tools as a w