Explore the solar system with Space Explorer 1.0

Have you ever dreamed to be an astronaut?

Well, with Space Explorer 1.0 your dream is about to come true. Space Explorer 1.0 is an astronomically and physically realistic interactive 3D application for simulating and exploring solar systems.

On the left you see some typical screenshot with the heads-up display and the graphical interface to control your interplanetary motion.

Looks interesting, doesn't it?

If the answer is yes, go ahead and download the program. You might consider joining the Space Explorer community, where you can discuss your journeys with other space explorers.

Features

• Completely customizable: Create your own solar systems to explore
  
  
• Astronomically correct rendering of planets and stars
  
  
• Simulation of the motions of planets, stars, and the observer based on Newton's gravitational law
  
  
• Travel by conventional and teleportation drive
  
  
• Take videos or snapshots as you travel. Note: If you would like to share your screenshots with other users, mail them and I will publish them here.
  
  
• State of the art 3D graphics using Microsoft DirectX 9.0. DirectX is Microsoft's widely used interface for interactive 2D and 3D multimedia applications such as computer games.
  
  Note: The version of DirectX on your computer will be checked when Space Explorer 1.0 is started. If necessary, you will be asked to upgrade.
  In case you already know that you need an upgrade for DirectX and don't want to wait, you may obtain it immediately here. Just save the program anywhere you like, execute it, and follow the instructions. You will need an open internet connection.
  
  More information on DirectX is available here.