SpaceEngine

A 3D universe simulator for travelling between stars and galaxies and landing on planets.

PaidProprietaryWindows
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About SpaceEngine

SpaceEngine is a virtual universe billions of light-years across that you can fly through seamlessly, from galaxy to star to the surface of a planet, moon or asteroid. Time can be sped up or slowed to watch celestial events.

Real objects, such as the planets and moons of the Solar System, sit alongside trillions of procedurally generated systems based on current scientific understanding. It suits anyone curious about astronomy who wants to explore rather than read about it. The current version is sold through Steam.

Strengths

  • Seamless travel from galactic scale to planetary surfaces
  • Real catalogued objects mixed with scientifically based procedural systems
  • Adjustable flow of time to observe celestial phenomena

Limitations

  • Paid software
  • Procedurally generated regions are plausible models, not observed data

Details

Pricing
PaidA paid purchase, sold through Steam.
License
Proprietary
Platforms
Windows
How it runs
Downloadable app
Best suited for
Astronomy enthusiasts and learners who want to explore the universe in 3D
Categories
Learning tools
Last verified
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Provenance
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