The Lost Universe

Calling all adventurers!

It’s time to gather your party and your favorite tabletop role-playing game system.

A dark mystery has settled over the city of Aldastron on the rogue planet of Exlaris. Researchers dedicated to studying the cosmos have disappeared, and the Hubble Space Telescope has vanished from Earth’s timeline. Only an ambitious crew of adventurers can uncover what was lost. Are you up to the challenge?

This adventure is designed for a party of 4-7 level 7-10 characters and is easily adaptable for your preferred tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) system.

NASA’s first TTRPG adventure invites you to take on a classic villain (while also using and learning science skills!) as you overcome challenges and embark on an exciting quest to unlock more knowledge about our universe. Download your game documents below and get ready to explore Exlaris!

Want to share how your adventure unfolds? Share it with #NASATTRPG on social media.

Reporter questions about the module may be directed to Claire Andreoli and Rob Garner in the Office of Communications at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

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Download The Lost Universe gameplay instructional booklet.

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Map of Aldastron

Download the map of Aldastron to help you navigate through your adventure.

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The Lost Universe Poster

Download and print The Lost Universe poster.

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The Lost Universe

NASA production coordinator, Christina Mitchell, discusses the design and inspiration behind The Lost Universe.

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