The free, Orbiter Space Flight Simulator, is not a typical computer game.
The emphasis is firmly on realism, and the learning curve can be steep. Be prepared to invest some time and effort to brush up on your orbital mechanics background. Good starting points are
JPL’s Basics of Space Flight, and
R. Braeunig’s Rocket & Space Technology.
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Improved physics: Gravity-gradient torque effects are now implemented. Vessels in low orbit will now experience torques as a result of their mass distribution. Orbiter’s model of angular motion has also been extensively overhauled.
via: Space Simulator Related: So You Want to be a Computer Game Programmer - Physics Concepts in 60 Seconds - PhysicsQuest - Non-Newtonian Fluid Demo
September 1st, 2008 at 10:06 am
Stellarium is free open source planetarium for your computer…