Interactive 3D orbital mechanics simulator - rocket science made fun!
🌐 Try it live at orbit-sim.demos.nautex.ai
Ever wondered what it's like to control a satellite? This interactive 3D simulator lets you perform real orbital maneuvers around Earth. Fire engines, change orbits, and watch physics unfold in real-time. No PhD in rocket science required!
Built by Ivan Makarov via Nautex MCP.
- 🛰️ Interactive satellite control with engine burns
- ✨ Orbital trail visualization with fading effects
- ⚡ Thrust and velocity vector displays
- 🎮 Time acceleration up to 5000x for rapid orbit observation
- 📊 Real-time orbital parameters and fuel monitoring
Prograde Burns (🔼): Fire engines in the direction of travel to raise your orbit's opposite side. Perfect for escaping Earth or reaching higher orbits.
Retrograde Burns (🔽): Fire engines opposite to your travel direction to lower your orbit's opposite side. Great for atmospheric entry or orbital decay.
Think of it like a cosmic seesaw - burn at one point affects the opposite side of your orbit!
| Action | Keyboard | UI Button |
|---|---|---|
| Prograde Direction | W |
▲ Prograde |
| Retrograde Direction | S |
▼ Retrograde |
| Engine Burn | Space |
▶ ENGINE BURN |
| Refill Fuel | R |
Refill Fuel |
| Camera | Mouse drag + scroll | - |
- Pause/Resume: ❚❚ PAUSE / ▶ RESUME
- Speed: 0.1× to 5000× via buttons
- Pro Tip: Burns automatically slow time to 1× for precision!
# Clone and install
npm install
# Launch the simulator
npm run devOpen http://localhost:5173 and start your space adventure!
This project was entirely developed using AI-driven development with Nautex MCP orchestrating the implementation. The complete specifications are available in the .nautex/docs/ folder:
- Product Requirements (PRD) - What the simulator should do
- Technical Requirements (TRD) - How it's built under the hood
Built with React, Three.js, and TypeScript for smooth 3D performance and type safety.
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