VR moon landing content provided to Jim Lovell, the actual commander of Apollo 13

LG Electronics fulfilled an astronaut's long-held dream through VR (virtual reality) using the LG V30.

LG Electronics released a video on social media platforms such as Facebook (https://youtu.be/GoLNXPAXShg) showing astronaut Jim Lovell (90), who failed to land on the moon in 1970, experiencing moon landing VR content with the LG V30 and Google Daydream View.

Jim Lovell was the actual commander of Apollo 13, the mission in which all crew members miraculously survived after an oxygen tank exploded while flying through space for a moon landing. The tense situation on Apollo 13 at the time was even made into a movie starring Tom Hanks.

In this video, which begins with one of the most famous lines in the history of space exploration, “Houston, we have a problem,” Jim Lovell vividly experiences the moment of the moon landing, which he did not experience 47 years ago, through virtual reality using the LG V30.

Jim Lovell, who experienced dreams becoming reality through cutting-edge VR technology, leaves a deep impression and lasting resonance with the message, "As long as you dream, there is no failure."

The LG V30 is a smartphone that provides the best VR environment when combined with the Daydream View, a VR device recently released by Google. At 158g, it is the lightest among large-screen smartphones with a screen of 6 inches or more, allowing you to enjoy VR without any burden of weight.

The LG V30 features the latest AP (Application Processor) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, a design that rapidly dissipates heat from inside the device, and an OLED FullVision display with excellent contrast ratio and fast response speed, allowing users to comfortably enjoy high-spec VR games.

In addition, you can experience VR stably for a longer period of time thanks to proprietary algorithms and software optimization that enhance battery efficiency, a large-capacity 3,300mAh battery, and Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0 Technology, which takes only about 30 minutes to charge to 50%.

The LG V30 boasts excellent sound quality, which is just as important as picture quality for a realistic VR experience. It is equipped with a Hi-Fi Quad DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) that minimizes sound distortion and loss.

Kim Soo-young, Senior Vice President of LG Electronics’ MC Marketing Function Division, said, “Just like the story of Jim Lovell, who realized his dream through the LG V30’s outstanding VR performance, we will continue to showcase various marketing activities that allow people to empathize with the true value of LG Electronics smartphones.”