In the Orbiter and Payload Virtual Tour you will guide yourself through the Orbiter Columbia and the Migrogravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1). To do this you will use the Navigation Remote which will appear on the left side of your screen once you start the tour. A descriptive diagram of the remote is shown below.

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Button Descriptions:

Main Display
Shows the map of the shuttle and MSL-1 payload.

Location/Direction Designator
Shows your current location, the arrow points in the direction you are facing.

Move Forward Button
Moves you forward in the direction that the Location/Direction Arrow is pointing.

Move Back Button
Moves you backward in the direction opposite that the Location/Direction Arrow is pointing.

Turn Right Button
Turns you right relative to the Location/Direction Arrow.

Turn Left Button
Turns you left relative to the Location/Direction Arrow.

Special Button
Activates a special feature in your current position (if present).

Exit Button
Returns you to the main screen.

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