Sesame's Quest is a simple 2D game built using C++, the Piskel website, and the Raylib library. To win the game, the cat, Sesame, must find the hidden treat box, eat the treats, and then hide the empty treat box before time runs out and her owner returns home. There are several objects hidden around the apartment, so Sesame must interact with as much as she can until she reveals the delicious treats. From this project, I improved my ability to program in C++, my understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, and game development. Below is a diagram showing the relationship between each file I used to make the mini game. I intend on creating an improved second version of this game in the future with the goal of eventually releasing it to the public.

I created a visually interactive program for users to learn about lunar space missions. Popcharts created a neat visual for this, but I challenged myself to make something similar using virtual reality. After creating a spreadsheet of relevant information from each lunar mission posted on the Planetary Society's website, I used C#, Unity, and Google Cardboard to the program. Users can view the missions by the following filters:

• Space administration (NASA, CNSA, KARI, SpaceIL, ISRO, ESA, USSR, and JAXA)

• Mission outcome (Success, failure, and in development)

• Decade (50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s)

• Arrival type (Earth-orbit, Flyby, Impact, Landing, and Orbit)

• Show all missions 

Each mission displays the mission name, the arrival type, the space administration(s) involved, the mission outcome, the mission date, and the decade the mission took place. The website source for my data is provided at the bottom of this project section.

Space exploration yields a myriad of benefits, and public support for these missions are important for their continuation. This project provides an engaging way for the public to visualize and enjoy learning about the many missions to the Moon. This visualization project has helped me learn more about space, and I hope it can help others in the future. 

Mission Data Source - The Planetary Society