Rocket Prospector

Rocket Prospector is a 2D space flight simulator with an economy. Assemble a rocket from parts, launch it, reach orbit, and fly to the Moon, Mars, and the rest of the Solar System. Take contracts, earn money and science, unlock new parts, and mine resources on other worlds.

• Rocket builder: parts snap together, tanks stretch, stages separate in order; delta-v and thrust are shown right away
• Real orbital mechanics: orbits, maneuvers, and transfers between planets
• Atmosphere and heating: reentry plasma, heat shields, and parachutes
• Two modes: in Easy, the autopilot launches, flies, and lands at a spot you pick; in Hard, everything is manual
• Step-by-step lessons: first orbit, satellite, Moon flyby and landing, docking, survey, and mining
• Mining: scanner, drill, cargo bays, and fuel made right on the Moon
• Progress is saved automatically

Controls

Mouse/touch:

• Stage button: ignite the engine or separate a stage
• Arrow buttons or swipe: turn the rocket
• Lever on the right: thrust
• Map button: orbits and trajectories
• Autopilot button (Easy mode): launch, transfers, and landing for you

Keyboard:

• A / D: turn
• Shift / Ctrl: thrust up / down
• Space: stage
• M: map
• 1: parachute
• T: stability mode
• P: autopilot