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Gravitic Zephyr

An arcade-style spaceflight simulation game inspired by orbital mechanics. Navigate your spacecraft through planetary systems and experience the challenges of realistic orbital dynamics.

About

Gravitic Zephyr combines arcade-style gameplay with realistic orbital physics, creating an engaging space navigation experience. Players must carefully plan their trajectories while managing their spacecraft's momentum through various planetary systems.

Features

  • Real-time orbital simulation with interactive controls
  • Dynamic guide arcs for trajectory planning
  • Expansive space environment with multiple planetary bodies

How to Play

Play Online

Visit the game at https://AmundsenZach.github.io/gravitic-zephyr/

Play Locally

  1. Download or clone this repository
  2. Open index.html in your web browser

That's all you need! No special setup required.

Want to Help?

This is a primarily an experimental project, but contributions are welcome! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, or suggesting improvements, feel free to:

  1. Star the project to watch development
  2. Fork the repository
  3. Create your feature branch
  4. Make your changes
  5. Submit a pull request

Inspiration

  • Kerbal Space Program: For its focus on realistic yet approachable orbital mechanics
  • Lunar Lander: The classic arcade game that emphasized precision and control
  • Line-of-Sight Guidance Techniques for Manned Orbital Rendezvous by Buzz Aldrin: The fundamental principles of this PhD thesis still underpin modern orbital mechanics

Roadmap

Previous development of this project can be found in branch archive, or in the most recent v1.X.X release. Development resources are going to v2.0.0 in the main branch.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.