Search for objects by name, search by parameters within a certain radius, browse an interactive map of the surrounding space and view a map of the current planetary system

Planets and moons Landscapes Deep space Real celestial objects Space ships Exploration tools

Q: What engine does SpaceEngine use? A: SpaceEngine does not use any pre-existing engine, everything was created from scratch. Q: What language is SpaceEngine written in? A: The …

Installation (EXE installer) To install SpaceEngine, simply download the executable installer then run it and follow the instructions. Note that SpaceEngine will automatically configure itself to …

Update 0.991.49.2090: Universe Generation Author: JonathanHey folks!Our next major patch, 0.991: The Universe Generation Update, is now live! This update brings major changes to …

New models of galaxies and nebulae, high resolution close-up textures for Earth and other planets, custom-made solar systems and space ship models. With an easy to use scripting …

Ship engine quality This setting allows you to adjust the level of detail (raymarch step length) used for spacecraft engine exhaust effects. This setting has the following options:

Megan is excited to contribute to the scientific accuracy of SpaceEngine and loves seeing SpaceEngine used as a science communication tool to teach about space.

2. Space Flight School: Basic Lessons 2.1 Taking control of a spaceship for the first time 2.2 Familiarizing yourself with the ship controls and HUD 2.3 Spacecraft flying concepts 2.4 …

Visualizing General Relativity Author: Mykhailo MorozWhen thinking about renders of things like warp drives and black holes we usually just expect to see a simple approximation or an artist …