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Life & fun · September 15, 2018

Lunar lander-type game with computational fluid dynamics

Lunar lander type game with computational fluid dynamics - s-macke/Interplanetary-Postal-Service

Lunar lander-type game with computational fluid dynamics launched on September 15, 2018 with 660 votes, #5 of 2,635 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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This is a lunar lander-style game that incorporates computational fluid dynamics simulations. Players control a spacecraft descent using realistic physics calculations rather than simplified game mechanics. The game combines classic arcade gameplay with scientific accuracy in fluid behavior modeling. It's designed for people interested in both gaming and physics simulation, offering a technical take on the traditional lander genre. The project is open source and available on GitHub.

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