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Life & fun · November 15, 2025

Celestial Vehicle Propulsion Simulator

3D simulator that models planets, orbits, propulsion systems

Celestial Vehicle Propulsion Simulator launched on November 15, 2025 with 6 votes, #2,995 of 9,796 launches that month.

In plain words

Celestial Vehicle Propulsion Simulator is a 3D interactive tool that models space travel within our solar system using real astronomical data and physics calculations. Users can pilot spacecraft between planets using various propulsion methods, from conventional chemical rockets and ion drives to theoretical options like antimatter engines and warp drives. Travel times and distances reflect actual orbital mechanics, allowing exploration of the practical challenges and scales involved in interplanetary missions.

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From the sources

This simulator uses real astronomical data and physics calculations to demonstrate the challenges, and scale, of space travel just within our own solar system. Distances and travel times are based on actual orbital mechanics and propulsion capabilities. You can choose from existing propulsion methods such as chemical rockets, ion drives, solar sails, but also hypothetical ones like anti-matter, light speed, and an Alcubierre Warp Drive.

Interactive 3D visualization exploring space travel through our solar system with different propulsion methods

This simulator uses real astronomical data and physics calculations to demonstrate the challenges of space travel. Distances and travel times are based on actual orbital mechanics and propulsion capabilities. Fly the Hail Mary! Powered by Astrophage — an alien micro-organism that converts mass directly into energy — the Spin Drive accelerates at a constant 1.5G. Flip and burn at the midpoint to decelerate for arrival. A living fuel source capable of interstellarfrom solar.chriswest.tech

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