Press Kit

Description

FIRST ORBIT! is a spaceflight sim made to help teach astrodynamics in an interactive and visual way. Take control of your rocket and explore the world of spaceflight, no math required. Fly trajectories used by actual NASA missions and explore aerospace concepts such as Hohmann transfers, Lagrange points, and more.

History

FIRST ORBIT! began as a small personal project in February 2023. I had always wanted to make a spaceflight sim, and that month I decided I finally had the skillset to do so.  I wanted to create an educational tool for aerospace students and professors, one that would also be accessible for anyone interested in learning about spaceflight. I wanted a fun way for people to visually see trajectories, interact with them, and really "get behind the wheel" to learn how spaceflight works. FIRST ORBIT! was released on October 20, 2023.

Features

• Explore a 2D solar system with realistic n-body physics, allowing for real mission trajectories to be recreated
• Practice and fly new trajectories in Sandbox mode
• Test your piloting skills in Challenge mode. Land on other planets and return to Earth for a safe landing before fuel runs out
• Rocket Flight Operations Manual for info on the game's controls, solar system, and more

Videos

Logos & Photos

Logos and higher resolution photos can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JljD6nGtwypPoejTMRUYlGyA4i4nfvVX?usp=sha..

The font used for the game's logos and graphics is Outfit

Contact

firstorbitgame@gmail.com