Orbit Simulator

The physics-based satellite orbit simulator with 3-dimensional graphics is an incredible tool for observing the orbit tracks in relation to Earth and the Moon. Its main objective is to educate users on the physics of space flight. It acts as a companion software for the book, Space Flight for Beginners and is often used as an in-class teaching aid.

The simulator allows users to design their own space missions with customizable parameters such as initial conditions, simulation time, and time step size. This also includes firing rocket motors in chosen directions to initiate maneuvering. You can design lunar missions as well, launching from Earth and then firing thrusters to enter orbit around the Moon.

Adding to the complexity of the simulation, users can customize values for rocket motor firings, including atmospheric drag, lunar gravity effects on Earth satellites, and lunar gravity effects on Earth's surface itself. The 3D images are highly detailed and can be zoomed, rotated in angle, and shifted in space for a complete 360-degree view of your mission.

Overall, the physics-based satellite orbit simulator is an incredible educational tool that's also fun to use. It provides a perfect balance of fun and learning, making it an ideal software for anyone interested in space flight.