Microsoft Space Simulator

aka: Microsoft Space Simulator: 42 Oku Kōnen no Fantasy, Microsoft Space Simulator: Das realistische Weltraumabenteuer, Microsoft Space Simulator: Go to the Edge of the Galaxy - and Beyond
Moby ID: 2102
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In the grand tradition of Microsoft's Flight Simulator series, Space Simulator takes you on a journey through the Milky Way--and even beyond it, if you're adventurous and have a lot of time to kill.

Developed by the same company that worked on the Flight Simulator games, SS is a painstakingly detailed spaceflight simulator that allows you to explore the galaxy in a variety of ships, from the spacewalking MMU to the massive Zander Freighter. The entire solar system is modeled, along with dozens of other hypothetical systems, and you can also explore comets, nebulae, and other celestial bodies. You can program the flight computer and autopilot to take you on preset journeys, or take the controls yourself. Nine special missions are included which demonstrate the depth and features of the simulator. There are also extensive customization options available to adjust the simulation's complexity.

Space Simulator features SVGA graphics with Gouraud-shaded 3D models and resolutions up to 800x600 with 8-bit color.

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21 People (19 developers, 2 thanks)

Conceived and designed by
User Interface, Video Recorder, Instruments
Motion equations, Ephemeris Orbital System
3D Models of Spacecraft and Space Stations
SVGA Driver Prototype, Menu Language
3D Modeling and Rendering Algorithms Texture Maps, 2D drivers
Spacecraft Motion, Autopilot
Gouraud Shader, Sound Driver, SVGA Card Support
Mission Sequencer, Spacecraft staging
"DS" Modeling package, math advice
Dialog and Menu Design, Help System, Program Manager
Documentation Graphic Designer
Documentation Writer, Descriptions
Documentation Editor
Product Marketing
User Education Lead
Quality Assurance Lead
Special thanks to
  • JPL
  • USGS [for mapping our solar system]
Satellite image of Earth produced by

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Game added by brickbat.

PC-98 added by Kabushi.

Additional contributors: Kabushi, formercontrib.

Game added August 11, 2000. Last modified October 22, 2023.