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SpaceEngine

Ch 176.2of 34 Astronomy Apps
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Platform coveragedesktop
  4. 4Learning contentYes
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: spaceengine.org, store.steampowered.com
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Overview

SpaceEngine is ranked #17 of 34 in astronomy apps on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is no free plan.

SpaceEngine plans and pricing

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SpaceEngine $17.99 once Windows 10 · 64-bit processor and operating system · 6 GB RAM minimum · 3 GB VRAM minimum store.steampowered.com · 5 Oct 2026

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Facts

Product
SpaceEngine is a science-based, 1:1 scale Universe simulator and interactive 3D planetarium.store.steampowered.com · 5 Oct 2026
Universe exploration
It lets users travel seamlessly between celestial objects, from planetary surfaces to interstellar and intergalactic space, and change the flow of time.spaceengine.org · 5 Oct 2026
Catalogs and generation
It represents known celestial objects using astronomical catalogs and procedurally generates objects in uncataloged regions.spaceengine.org · 5 Oct 2026
Navigation and learning
The software includes object search, universe and planetary system maps, tutorials, and a built-in Wiki information system.store.steampowered.com · 5 Oct 2026
Graphics
Features include volumetric galaxy and nebula models, procedural planetary terrain, atmospheric scattering, eclipse shadows, auroras, and black-hole light warping.store.steampowered.com · 5 Oct 2026
Flight simulator
Its Flight Simulator mode supports spacecraft with Newtonian physics and pilot-assist autopilot, and is described as being in early development but usable.store.steampowered.com · 5 Oct 2026
VR
SpaceEngine supports Oculus and SteamVR headsets, while VR support is still a work in progress and controller support is partial.store.steampowered.com · 5 Oct 2026
Add-ons
Users can create and import add-ons such as catalogs, models, textures, and spacecraft, and share them through Steam Workshop.store.steampowered.com · 5 Oct 2026
Language support
The Steam page lists 18 supported interface languages and says additional localizations can be enabled in-game.store.steampowered.com · 5 Oct 2026
Commercial use
Commercial use requires purchasing the SpaceEngine PRO DLC in addition to the regular SpaceEngine copy; the soundtrack cannot be used commercially without permission from its copyright holders.spaceengine.org · 5 Oct 2026
Software status
SpaceEngine is proprietary closed-source software, and the FAQ says there are no current plans to release its source code.spaceengine.org · 5 Oct 2026
Support
The maker provides a support and general questions contact form, links to its manual, and invites users to join its Discord server.spaceengine.org · 5 Oct 2026
Platform limits
The FAQ says console, Android, and iOS versions are not currently planned.spaceengine.org · 5 Oct 2026
Company
The site identifies Cosmographic Software LLC as the maker; its pages opened for this research do not state a headquarters or founding year.spaceengine.org · 5 Oct 2026

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