Orbiter

created and published by Martin Schweiger in 2000-11-27, running on Windows

type: edutainment, simulation, flight
perspective: 3rd person 1st person
player options: single player

other: Freeware
languages: eng

Personal review

Latest version: 2006-P1 build 060929 (as of 2006-09-29)

Sanguine # 2008-08-28 19:29:05

Official description

ORBITER is a free flight simulator that goes beyond the confines of Earth's atmosphere. Launch the Space Shuttle from Kennedy Space Center to deploy a satellite, rendezvous with the International Space Station or take the futuristic Delta-glider for a tour through the solar system - the choice is yours.
But make no mistake - ORBITER is not a space shooter. The emphasis is firmly on realism, and the learning curve can be steep. Be prepared to invest some time and effort to brush up on your orbital mechanics background.

Martin Schweiger - # 2008-08-28 19:26:06 - official description - source

Description

This is a closed source freeware project. Primarily a technical simulator for the Space Shuttle. But it includes historic as well as fictional spacecraft. Can be used to replay historic flights or test purposed vehicles. Detailed missions are possible, such as repairing the Hubble, landing on an asteroid or launching a satellite into polar orbit. And these space craft all have an audio player option included in the sticker price.

(Zerothis) - # 2007-07-29 08:09:29