5.1.2
2024-03-31
• Added the ability to save images to your photo library
• Improved video and podcast episode autoplay and playlist function
• Fixes and performance improvements
5.1.0
2024-03-22
• New streamlined home screen layout and navigation tab bar
• Image captions with a simple touch when viewing images
• Return of Sky View - Augmented Reality (AR) Space Station sighting locator
• Mission pages now have easy access to all the latest images, news, videos, AR model and tracking map for the mission
• 2024 NASA Eclipse Explorer added to featured section
• Native video player and controls for videos and live stream
• NASA latest image Home Screen widget
5.0.5
2024-01-05
- Fixed video playback issues
- Fixed display of news articles in the Read section
- Updated the layouts in the Home section
- Fixed display of objects in the Sightings section
- Various bug fixes
5.0.2
2023-11-09
- Fixes for live event tracking
4.0.44
2022-11-16
• Image notifications streamlined into one selection.
• Audio podcasts now play continuously, advancing to the next podcast automatically.
• Minor bug fixes and enhancements
4.0.43
2022-10-06
Fix for saving images
4.0.42
2022-09-25
• Various fixes and layout changes for iOS 16. This includes playback control visibility fixes for live streaming video, on demand videos and audio streams.
• Fixed a crashing bug when sharing content.
4.0.41
2022-05-18
- Various minor bug fixes and performance improvements
4.0.40
2022-04-25
- Fixes for issues with views
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
4.0.39
2022-03-29
• Image notifications now load the 5 latest images and show an image loading progress bar
• Minor fixes for some of the layouts in the app
• Location is now not requested until after the user requests sighting opportunities
• Various minor bug fixes
4.0.38
2022-02-10
• Fixes for issues with image notifications
• Fixes for the wrong news article being displayed when selected from the main view
• Added Mission-specific 3D models to the Missions section
• Performance improvements
4.0.37
2021-12-11
- Fixed compatibility issues with iOS 15.x and the 3D Model Viewer section
- Fixed a bug in the Settings view which kept prompting for the sighting notifications time delay
- Updated the audio podcasts section to resolve a minor layout issue and to fix incorrect data reloads when changing feed selections
- Resolved an issue with image cache loading
- Minor performance improvements
4.0.34
2021-07-13
- Minor fixes and improvements
4.0.31
2021-01-06
• Fixed issues with calculating date values for Videos
• Improved the display of info for 3D models
• Fixed display of home bar on newer devices
4.0.30
2020-12-10
- New augmented reality featured section. Find a flat surface and view interactive 3D models right in front of you.
- Fixes and updates for casting to Chromecast devices
- Fixes to the streaming audio player for Third Rock radio and Podcasts
- Fixed a few minor issues and improved features
4.0.29
2020-10-07
- Minor bug fixes
4.0.28
2020-10-05
- New iOS 14 home screen widgets for NASA images and news!
- Fixes for ISS sighting opportunities
- Updates and enhancements
4.0.27
2020-09-01
- Enhancements to ISS sighting opportunities code which provides much faster processing
- Added other orbiters to the sighting opportunities section
- Added several menu items to the images section for selecting top rated images by date ranges
- Updated the audio podcasts section for better display and a more consistent look and feel across the app
4.0.26
2020-07-29
- Updated layouts to make displays easier to view
- Fixed an issue with displaying the main feature banner item
4.0.25
2020-07-18
- Fix for generating sighting opportunities
4.0.24
2020-07-16
- Fixed various display issues in the sky view feature
- Fixed minor display bugs across the app
- Updated the sighting opportunities view to include other satellites
4.0.23
2020-05-01
- Fixed a crashing bug for certain devices when accessing ISS sighting opportunities and map tracking
- Resolved issues with displaying the button bar in skyview and worldview outside the safe area margins
- Added additional checks for support in the skyview feature
- Fixed sharing in the News and Sightings sections
- Added a new Augmented Reality feature to view the location of the ISS, other missions in orbit around Earth, and the brightest stars in the sky. ISS visible passes are also highlighted, with the pass line shown in green and a count down/count up clock to indicate the current pass time.
- Added a World View to track the ISS and missions in orbit around the Earth. This feature also provides tracking of ISS visible passes.
- Implemented a Podcasts "Feeds" selection feature to the audio podcasts section to filter podcasts by subject or topic.
- Changed the default tab selection in Missions to initially highlight the Featured missions.
- Changed the default tab selection in Tweets to initially highlight the NASA twitter list.
- Fixed the Today widget table layout for better readability across devices.
4.0.22
2020-04-29
- Added a new Augmented Reality feature to view the location of the ISS, other missions in orbit around Earth, and the brightest stars in the sky. ISS visible passes are also highlighted, with the pass line shown in green and a count down/count up clock to indicate the current pass time.
- Added a World View to track the ISS and missions in orbit around the Earth. This feature also provides tracking of ISS visible passes.
- Implemented a Podcasts "Feeds" selection feature to the audio podcasts section to filter podcasts by subject or topic.
- Changed the default tab selection in Missions to initially highlight the Featured missions.
- Changed the default tab selection in Tweets to initially highlight the NASA twitter list.
- Fixed the Today widget table layout for better readability across devices.
4.0.21
2020-02-06
- Fixed an issue with getting stuck in the NASA TV stream view when launching a NASA TV remote notification event.
- Fixed issues with display and layout in the Third Rock and Podcasts players.
- Fixed a bug that caused a crash when loading external PDF files.
4.0.20
2019-12-10
- Changed layouts and navigation for a more consistent look and feel
- Added a new Artemis Program Feature
- Added a featured tab in Missions
- Fixed minor bugs
4.0.19
2019-11-06
- Fixes for playback of audio streams, including fixes for controlling the playback of the stream from the lock screen
- Fixes for layout issues in the News browser
- Updates and layout fixes for iOS 13
- Added pre-recorded playback of International Space Station Earth views
4.0.18
2019-09-28
- Fixed positioning layout and rotation issues in the news article browser
- Fixed minor issues with displaying Tweets
4.0.17
2019-09-18
- Added support for iOS 13 and iPad OS, including dark mode support, layout updates, and compatibility fixes
- Resolved an issue where selected news articles returned the wrong results
- Fixed closed captions support for NASA TV streams
- Removed the ISS HDEV section which has reached end of life
- Fixed layout sizing issues when displaying Tweets on iPads
- Fixed minor bugs
4.0.16
2019-07-14
Added the Apollo 50th Anniversary Feature
Bug fixes and minor improvements
4.0.15
2019-06-08
- Added capabilities to display more videos when viewing Mission information
- Minor fixes and improvements
4.0.14
2019-05-30
- Fixed crashing bug when using the new Settings view
- New settings view for changing the app configurations and options in one location.
- New notifications that will notify you of significant NASA events and availability of new images.
- New simulated view of our solar system (digital orrery) in the featured section that runs on real data. The positions of planets, moons and spacecraft are shown where they are right now.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
4.0.13
2019-05-24
- New settings view for changing the app configurations and options in one location.
- New notifications that will notify you of significant NASA events and availability of new images.
- New simulated view of our solar system (digital orrery) in the featured section that runs on real data. The positions of planets, moons and spacecraft are shown where they are right now.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
4.0.12
2019-03-29
- Added new feature: Explore NASA’s Moon to Mars Plans
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements
4.0.11
2019-03-08
- Fix for a crashing bug when playing Youtube videos
4.0.10
2019-03-01
- Added a 60th anniversary feature
- Added a tab bar for selecting multiple Twitter accounts in the Tweets section
- Fixes for streaming the NASA TV channels to Chromecast devices
- Fixes to the sections featuring NASA Visitor Centers and Launch Sites
- Enhanced the playback of Youtube videos
- Various bugs removed and performance updates applied
4.0.9
2018-10-20
Minor enhancements, performance improvements and bug fixes
4.0.8
2018-09-29
•New tabs in the video section for 360° and 4K videos
•Bug fixes and performance improvements
4.0.7
2018-09-14
- Expanded and enhanced solar system and beyond feature. Learn about our solar system, sun, the planets, moons, comets, meteors, asteroids and much more!
4.0.6
2018-07-27
-Bug fixes and performance improvements
4.0.5
2018-07-01
- Fixed issues with playing audio podcasts and Third Rock Radio while the app is minimized or when the screen is locked.
4.0.4
2018-03-09
- Fixed issues with playing audio podcasts and Third Rock Radio while the app is minimized or when the screen is locked.
4.0.3
2018-02-21
- Added podcasts to the TV and Audio section.
- Added Featured NASA Centers and Facilities to the Featured section.
- Added event notifications for significant events.
- Added iOS 11 compatibility and support.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.
4.0.2
2017-01-28
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
4.0.1
2016-12-20
4.0.1 - Squashed some bugs
4.0 -
· The NASA app you know and love, now with a new look and feel!
· Widget: Get a quick update on the latest images, news, events, and ISS sighting opportunities right from your home and lock screen!
· 3D: New 3D models for mission tracking and solar system objects
· 3D Touch: Use 3D Touch on the NASA app icon from the home screen for a quick shortcut to the latest images, feature story and NASA TV. (iPhone 6s and above)
4.0
2016-12-13
· iOS 10: The NASA app you know and love, now with a new look and feel!
· Widget: Get a quick update on the latest images, news, events, and ISS sighting opportunities right from your home and lock screen!
· 3D: New 3D models for mission tracking and solar system objects
· 3D Touch: Use 3D Touch on the NASA app icon from the home screen for a quick shortcut to the latest images, feature story and NASA TV. (iPhone 6s and above)
3.23
2016-04-20
- Added support for streaming content to Apple TV, Chromecast and Fire TV devices.
- Implemented various bug fixes and enhancements.
3.22
2015-08-05
- Fix for Third Rock Radio
- Minor bug fixes & stability improvements
3.21
2015-02-26
- Various minor fixes and improvements
- If you're experiencing any problems and need technical support for the NASA App: Please email us at: arc-dl-iphone@mail.nasa.gov
- And please feel free to leave praise in a review!
3.20
2015-02-08
- Added Earth as Art image collection and interactive map to the featured section
- Added ISS tracking map to the HDEV video stream in the TV & Radio section
- Added potential visible passes for other missions (Fermi, Hinode, Hubble...) in the sighting opportunities section
- Added ability to manually input location and not use location services for sighting opportunities
3.19
2014-12-28
- Added ability to manually enter a location instead of having to use location services for ISS visible passes and notifications
- Minor bug fixes and enhancements
3.18
2014-10-11
- Tune-up for iOS 8
- iPhone 6 and 6 Plus improved layouts
- Added live video from the ISS HD Earth Viewing Experiment (HDEV)
3.17
2014-09-05
3.17
- Bug fixes and stabilization
3.16
- Rate photos and videos, then check out which ones make the Top Rated list
- Improved image and news results in the missions section
- Minor bug fixes and design enhancements
3.16
2014-08-30
- Added user ratings for images and videos
- Improved image and news results in the missions section
- Minor bug fixes and design enhancements